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Air Crash Chronicles

Air Crash Chronicles

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 Air Crash Chronicles is a podcast that takes you inside the world of aviation disasters.
Each episode breaks down a real plane crash—what happened, why it happened, and how investigators uncovered the truth.
We explore cockpit audio, black box data, engineering failures, human factors, weather conditions, and the chain of events that led to each tragedy.
This podcast is designed for aviation enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone who wants to understand how modern air travel becomes safer through every accident investigation.
With clear storytelling, deep research, and verified sources, Air Crash Chronicles brings you gripping, immersive episodes that reveal the hidden lessons behind the world’s most shocking air disasters.
So climb into the cockpit for an experience you won’t soon forget.Copyright Air Crash Chronicles Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Aviation's Worst Failures and Best Triumphs

    Aviation's Worst Failures and Best Triumphs
    Dec 25 2025
    Recounts three major aviation incidents, each demonstrating how unexpected events and human error can have catastrophic consequences.
    The first case describes the 2003 missile attack on a DHL cargo plane over Baghdad. The crew managed to land the severely damaged aircraft using only engine thrust, demonstrating exceptional skill under extreme circumstances.
    The second account covers the 1996 crash of a US Air Force 737 in Croatia (IFO21). Pilot error, outdated airport technology, and unapproved landing procedures led to the fatal accident, claiming the lives of all aboard, including US Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown.
    The third narrative examines the 1983 shootdown of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 by a Soviet fighter jet. The aircraft had strayed far off course due to a minor crew error in navigation mode selection, entering restricted airspace amid Cold War tensions, resulting in its destruction.
    Together, these events highlight the critical importance of pilot training, equipment reliability, and situational awareness, both in hostile environments and during routine operations.


    You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
    https://linktr.ee/Air_Crash_Chronicles

    Produced by:
    https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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    14 mins
  • Counterfeit Bolts and Tiny Maintenance Mistakes

    Counterfeit Bolts and Tiny Maintenance Mistakes
    Dec 24 2025
    Examines two fatal aviation accidents, each initially mysterious but later traced to critical maintenance and component failures. The first case involves the 1989 crash of Partnair Flight 394 into the North Sea. Investigators determined that the tail section failed due to unapproved, counterfeit bolts, with a malfunctioning auxiliary power unit worsening the structural weakness, causing the aircraft to disintegrate mid-flight. The second account covers the 1975 crash of an overloaded C-5A Galaxy during Operation Babylift. Improperly installed and rigged tie rods on the cargo door locking mechanism failed in flight, causing the door to detach, resulting in explosive decompression and loss of control. Both incidents underscore the critical importance of proper maintenance, verified components, and rigorous operational procedures, as well as the complexity of aviation accident investigations that ultimately drive safety improvements in both commercial and military aviation.









    You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
    https://linktr.ee/Air_Crash_Chronicles

    Produced by:
    https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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    12 mins
  • Bogus Bolts and the Invisible Flaw

    Bogus Bolts and the Invisible Flaw
    Dec 23 2025
    Reviews two major aviation disasters, each stemming from critical maintenance failures with fatal consequences.
    The first case describes the 1989 crash of Partnair Flight 394 over the North Sea. Investigators found that a combination of a broken auxiliary power unit mount, improper maintenance, and unapproved, counterfeit bolts in the tail caused the aircraft to break apart in flight. This revealed a global issue with fake aircraft components entering legitimate supply chains.
    The second account covers the 1975 crash of a C-5A Galaxy during Operation Babylift near Saigon. Three cargo door locks failed due to improper rigging during maintenance, leading to explosive decompression and loss of control. The crash killed over 150 people, mostly children being evacuated.
    Both incidents highlight the vital importance of proper maintenance, authentic components, and strict adherence to safety standards to prevent catastrophic failures in aviation.


    You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
    https://linktr.ee/Air_Crash_Chronicles

    Produced by:
    https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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    13 mins
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