Lost Flights: Crashes, Miracles, and Stories of Survival in Aviation

Lost Flights
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Lost Flights: Crashes, Miracles, and Stories of Survival in Aviation

Lost Flights explores the full spectrum of aviation’s most captivating stories—those where things went terribly wrong and those where sheer skill, luck, or courage brought people back from the brink. Each episode delves into both heart-stopping crashes and miraculous moments of survival, sharing the details behind incidents that forever changed aviation. From forgotten disasters to breathtaking rescues, Lost Flights examines the moments that shaped the skies and the extraordinary resilience of those who lived through them. With a mix of crashes, miracles, and stories that include both, this podcast balances tales of loss with those of hope, shedding light on the lessons and advancements that keep us safer in the air today.New podcast weblog

Episodes

  1. 12/10/2024

    Ted Stevens Crash: Survival, Tragedy, and the Legacy of Alaska’s Skies

    On August 9, 2010, a routine flight over the rugged Alaskan wilderness turned into a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy. Among the passengers aboard the DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter was U.S. Senator, Ted Stevens, a towering figure in Alaskan history. Join us as we uncover the story of this fateful day, from the critical decisions in the cockpit to the heroic efforts of rescuers battling dense fog and unforgiving terrain. Explore the lives of the survivors, their remarkable resilience, and the lasting legacy this crash left on aviation safety. Featuring compelling insights into bush flying, wilderness survival, and the emotional journey of those who endured, this episode of Lost Flights delves into a moment that changed lives and shaped aviation forever. For fans of aviation, true crime, survival stories, and untold historical moments, this is a must-listen journey through one of Alaska's most poignant tragedies. Keywords:Ted Stevens crash, Alaskan aviation, DeHavilland Otter, bush flying, survival stories, aviation safety, Alaska wilderness, aviation disaster, wilderness survival, true crime aviation.

    50 min

  2. 11/17/2024

    Out of Fuel at 41,000 Feet: The Gimli Glider Miracle

    Imagine cruising at 41,000 feet when the engines suddenly go silent. What happens next is a story of remarkable skill, human error, and a touch of luck. Join us on Lost Flights as we unravel the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, better known as the Gimli Glider. In this episode, you'll discover how a metric conversion mistake left a state-of-the-art Boeing 767 without fuel mid-flight and how two pilots, armed with experience and ingenuity, turned a potential catastrophe into a miraculous landing. From the tense moments in the cockpit to the unexpected surprise on the runway, this is an aviation story you won't forget. Subscribe and buckle up for the journey into the skies above Manitoba.

    31 min
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Lost Flights explores the full spectrum of aviation’s most captivating stories—those where things went terribly wrong and those where sheer skill, luck, or courage brought people back from the brink. Each episode delves into both heart-stopping crashes and miraculous moments of survival, sharing the details behind incidents that forever changed aviation. From forgotten disasters to breathtaking rescues, Lost Flights examines the moments that shaped the skies and the extraordinary resilience of those who lived through them. With a mix of crashes, miracles, and stories that include both, this podcast balances tales of loss with those of hope, shedding light on the lessons and advancements that keep us safer in the air today.New podcast weblog

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