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A true crime podcast in the air. Lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais break down the major accidents in aviation and the steps taken to prevent future disasters. If you like true-crime podcasts but want something fresh and unique, you’ll love Black Box Down. Subscribe now and fasten your seat belt.

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    • Jun 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 151 EPISODES

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    The Future of the Aviation Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 72:09


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais discuss the future of the aviation industry in this final episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money; Henson Shaving, go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter BLACKBOXDOWN at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply); and Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Troubled History of the Berlin Brandenberg Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 59:26


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais explore the more than 25 year saga of the Berlin Brandenberg Airport. Find out the story behind the troubled development of the German capitol's airport after the fall of the Berlin Wall on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month; and Green Chef — go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 with code blackboxdown60 for 60% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Frozen Flight Crashes In the Potomac River

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 61:08


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais discover the details of Air Florida Flight 90 after it crashed in the frozen Potomac River just after takeoff. A harrowing rescue managed to extract only 6 people after the aircraft struck the 14th Street bridge connecting Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Shady Rays: go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Lectric eBikes: go to http://lectricebikes.com to learn more and explore the epic models Lectric has to offer. Rocket Money: go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Passenger Flight Disappears in Dense Jungle Near Columbian Border

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 53:39


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola dig through the details of what caused Copa Flight 201 to crash into one of the most remote jungles on the planet. What happened to this flight that led it to become the deadliest accident in Panamanian aviation history? Find out on this episode of Black Bock Down. This episode is brought to you by RTX, go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge now! Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kenya Airways Flight Fails to Recover From Hard Bank Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 52:28


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais investigate what happened to Kenya Airways Flight 507 after the pilots failed to recover from a hard bank roll that fatally ended in the tragic loss of all 114 people on board. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month; Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money; and RTX, go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge! Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wrong Turn Proves Fatal for Garuda Indonesia Flight 152

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 54:53


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover how a wrong turn became deadly for Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/rooster to get 10% off your first month, Express VPN — go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to find out how you can get 3 months free, and RTX — Go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge! Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pilots Fight Hardover Rudder to Regain Control of Aircraft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 49:56


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais investigate what happened to Northwest Airlines Flight 85 that caused the plane to get stuck in a hard left bank over the Bering Sea. Find out how the flight crew managed to fight an unresponsive rudder and if they managed to make it back to the ground safely on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Green Chef, go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 with code blackboxdown60 for 60% off and free shipping, and Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version: https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Explosion Hits Plane After Landing Safely in Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 46:18


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola discover what happened to Uni Air Flight 873 after an explosion rocked the passenger cabin just after landing, spreading a fire and forcing an emergency evacuation. Find out what caused this tragic event on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames, go to http://auraframes.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN to get free shipping at checkout, Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money, and Henson Shaving, go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter BLACKBOXDOWN at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Propeller Detaches and Cuts Open Belly of Passenger Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 38:50


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais get to the bottom of what happened when a propeller detached from a Lockheed L-188C and cut open the belly of the fuselage forcing Reeve Aleutian Airways Flight 8 crew to take drastic measures to attempt to land the aircraft with no controls. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month, and Hello Fresh — go to http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown50 and use code blackboxdown50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hijacker Murders All 43 Passengers/Crew on Commuter Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 34:56


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais uncover the details of Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 after a hijacker took over the aircraft with a revolver he smuggled past security and ended up murdering all 43 people on board. Find out how this nightmare unfolded on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to learn more about Lectric eBikes' Ready, Set, Spring Sale. This episode is also brought to you by Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fire Breaks Out During Takeoff Resulting in Major Changes for Airline Safety Procedures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 75:45


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover what happened to British Airtours Flight 28M when a fire broke out during the takeoff roll. Find out what happened and how this tragedy changed the safety protocols for the airline industry on this episode of Black Box Down.This episode brought to you by Green Chef, go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 with code blackboxdown60 for 60% off and free shipping, Express VPN, go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to get three months free on a one-year package, and Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Terrorist Bomb Fails to Down Philippine Airlines Flight 434

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 44:28


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais figure out how a terrorist bomb explosion failed to bring down Philippine Airlines Flight 434. With the aid of a competent crew and quick thinking, the aircraft managed to land safely with the tragic loss of one passenger. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode brought to you by Aura Frames, go to http://auraframes.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN to get free shipping at checkout, and Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN to cancel you unwanted subscriptions. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown.  Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Picking Apart Planes in Movies with Blaine from 'Tales from the Stinky Dragon'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 75:29


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais are joined by Blaine Gibson of 'Tales from the Stinky Dragon' fame to pick apart the details of Hollywood's attempts to portray air travel in movies. Find out which films got it right in this Bonus episode of Black Box Down.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month, and Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to check out the new XPedition cargo eBike.  Find episodes of Tales from the Stinky Dragon here (https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragontales).  Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    This Is Why We Can't Smoke on Flights Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 49:10


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola dive into the reasons smoking has been banned on airlines. Find out why airlines have put a stop to the Madmen era of smoking on flights in this episode of Black Box Down.  Sponsored by Lectric eBikes (http://lectricebikes.com), Green Chef (http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 and use code blackboxdown60), and Tales from the Stinky Dragon (https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragontales). Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mid Air Collision Crashes in San Diego Neighborhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 70:30


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais uncover what happened to Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 after it collided with a Cessna 172 and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood below. How did these planes collide if the PSA captain had the Cessna in sight? Could air traffic control have done more to intervene? What prevents this kind of thing from happening today? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode brought to you by Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses, Better Help, go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month, and Hello Fresh, go to http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown65 and use code blackboxdown65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Charter Flight Carrying Brazilian Football Squad Disappear in the Mountains Outside Medellín

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 78:27


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais uncover the details of LaMia Flight 2933 carrying a Brazilian soccer team and their entourage from Santa Cruz, Bolivia to the final match of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana tournament in Colombia. The flight would disappear in the mountains outside of Medellín after a fuel emergency and resulting engine flame out. What happened to LaMia Flight 2933? How did a low fuel situation get out of hand so quickly? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode brought to you by Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to find adventure with Lectric eBikes.   Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Loss of Propeller Blade Forces Emergency Crash Landing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 51:14


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola investigate what happened after a propeller exploded and forced Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 out of the air shortly after takeoff. What caused the left engine to malfunction? Could anything have been done to make it back to the airport? Did anybody survive this crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  This episode brought to you by Green Chef, go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 and use code blackboxdown60 to get 60% off plus free shipping, and Express VPN, go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN free. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Boeing 757 Crashes in the Atlantic Ocean Shortly After Takeoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 57:40


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola find out why Birgenair Flight 301, a Boeing 757 with 189 people on board, fell out of the sky and crashed in the Atlantic shortly after taking off from the Dominican Republic. What could have caused the airliner to stall so soon after departure? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Commuter Airliner Crashes Less Than 30 Minutes After Takeoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 60:15


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover what happened to KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 after the airliner failed to reach enough speed to takeoff safely. After a failed landing attempt in Amsterdam, the flight crashed in a field less than 2,000 feet to the right of the runway killing 3 of the people on board. What happened to cause this flight to crash so close to the runway? Was this accident avoidable? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode brought to you by Smart News, Download SmartNews for free today in the app store to get the news that matters most https://www.smartnews.com/en/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indonesian Flight Lost at Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 58:55


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais attempt to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of Adam Air 574, a Boeing 737 with 102 people on board, en route to Manado from Surabaya in Indonesian when Air Traffic Control lost them from radar over the ocean in the vicinity of the Makassar Strait. What happened to this routine flight that ended up becoming the deadliest aviation accident involving a Boeing 737-400 and got Indonesian airlines banned from flying into the European Union for several years? Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Engine Fire Forces Emergency Landing Near Busy Roadway in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 67:58


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais uncover the details of what happened to British Midland Airways Flight 092 after smoke filled the cabin signaling engine failure and forcing the Boeing 737 to attempt an emergency landing at a runway near a busy motorway in the UK. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Airbus Fails to Stop on Notoriously Short Runway in São Paulo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 58:27


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais sort through the details of what happened to Tam Airlines Flight 3054's crash landing at Sao Paulo's Congonhas airport under heavy rains on an infamous runway with a history of incidents due to the degree of difficulty involved in landing on it. How did the crew lose control, exit the runway, and collide with a gas station and a building immediately causing a fire killing all 187 people on board and 12 people on the ground? Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Flight from Bangkok Disappears in the Himalayas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 43:45


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover what caused Thai Airways International Flight 311 to cause the tragic crash deep in the Himalayan mountains. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode brought to you by Smart News, Download SmartNews for free today in the app store to get the news that matters most https://www.smartnews.com/en/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Flight Data Recorder Stolen by Looters After Fatal Crash in Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 52:18


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola discover what happened after Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de Selva (TANS) Flight 204 disappeared in the Amazon jungle while attempting an emergency landing at Pucallpa Airport in Peru. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode brought to you by Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to order now and save up to $250 with a special Holiday Bundle and 0% interest for 6 months, Smart News, Download SmartNews for free today in the app store to get the news that matters most https://www.smartnews.com/en/app, and Solo Stove, go to http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN to get an extra $10 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Do Your Bags Actually Get to Where You Are Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 42:21


    Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais talk about the hidden world of baggage handling and how your bags end up wherever they end up. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh, go to http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown18 and use code blackboxdown18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping, Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to order now and save up to $250 with a special Holiday Bundle and 0% interest for 6 months, and Master Class, go to http://masterclass.com/blackboxdown to buy one annual membership and get one free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Hardest Part of Flying a Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 56:10


    Chris and Gus talk about the process of getting a pilot license as well as the challenges and situations you may not have thought about. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month, and Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel your unnecessary subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Most Deadly Midair Collision of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 47:05


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola get to the cause of how Saudia Flight 763 and Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907 collided to become the most deadly midair collision of all time. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is brought to you by Masterclass, go to http://masterclass.com/blackboxdown to give an annual membership and get one free, Solo Stove, go to http://solostove.com and use promo code BLACKBOXDOWN to get $10, and Uncommon Goods, go to http://uncommongoods.com/blackboxdown to get 15% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Demo Flight Collides with ‘Airplane Graveyard' Mount Salak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 64:22


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola discover why a demonstration flight promoting the new Russian Sukhoi Superjet passenger aircraft ended in the tragic loss of life on the side of a steep mountain in Indonesia. Find out what happened in this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is sponsored by Lectric Bikes, go to http://lectricebikes.com to save up to $250 with a special Black Friday Bundle, Express VPN, Go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to get an extra 3 months free, and Hello Fresh, Go to http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown65 and use code blackboxdown65 to get 65% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legendary F1 Racer Investigates a Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 65:31


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola get to the cause of how a Boeing 767 servicing legendary F1 racer Niki Lauda's airline became the deadliest crash in Thailand's history. Find out what happened in this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel your unnecessary subscription, and Honey, go to http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown to get Honey for free.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Engine Failure Forced This Flight to Ditch in the Mediterranean Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 51:39


    Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover the root of the cause of why Tuninter Flight 1153 lost both engines and was forced to ditch into the Mediterranean causing it to break up on impact. Find out what happened in this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! This episode is sponsored by Solo Stove, go to http://solostove.com and use promo code BLACKBOXDOWN to get $10 off on top of Fall event deals, Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel your unnecessary subscription, and BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Disappeared Flight Found Crashed Into the Side of a Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 45:33


    While on a visual approach, Trigana Air Flight 267, an ATR 42 turboprop with 54 people on board, contacts air traffic control and disappears into a cloud. Repeated calls to the aircraft go unanswered. A pilot departing Oksibil reports seeing smoke on a nearby mountainside. The plane has impacted a mountain, killing all on board. Why would a relatively modern plane with a qualified crew and safety equipment collide with a mountain? Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BlackBoxDownPod. https://twitter.com/blackboxdownpod https://www.instagram.com/blackboxdownpod/ Sponsored by Native to http://nativedeo.com/blackboxdown or use promo code blackboxdown at checkout for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why was this Test Flight Crash in the Mediterranean Declared a Crime Scene?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 50:48


    XL Airways Germany Flight 888T was on a test flight when it crashed into the Mediterranean Sea November 27, 2008, off the French coast killing all 7 people on board. During final approach, the flight disappeared from radar. Find out what happened on this episode of Black Box Down. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BlackBoxDownPod. https://twitter.com/blackboxdownpod https://www.instagram.com/blackboxdownpod/ Sponsored by Lectric eBikes (http://lectricebikes.com/),  Masterclass (http://masterclass.com/blackboxdown),  and Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown)

    A Bad Case of Air Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 47:24


    Chris Demarais tells Gustavo Sorola all about incidents of air rage and how it can affect a flight. Find out what happens when passengers become a hazard in this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to get an extra 3 months free) and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown65 and use code blackboxdown65 for 65% off plus free shipping) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly!

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    Northwest Airlink 5719 / Slam Dunk Gone Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 48:43


    Northwest Airlink 5719 is about to land at Chisolm-Hibbing airport in Minnesota. Poor weather and a tail wind have forced the pilots to change their plans and land on the runway in the opposite direction from what they were initially cleared for. The plane makes a steep descent through icy conditions in the dark of night and impact trees two miles short of the runway. What caused this accident? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Shady Rays(http://shadyrays.com use code BLACKBOX DOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of sunglasses) and Solo Stove (https://solostove.com use promo code BLACKBOXDOWN for $10 off)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    Air Moorea 1121 / A Seven Minute Flight Ends in Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 48:49


    Air Moorea 1121, a seven minute long passenger flight between the islands of Moorea and Tahiti, has taken off for its quick flight. Witnesses on the beach are horrified as shortly after takeoff the plane plunged into the ocean below. What led to this disaster in paradise? Find out in this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Native (http://nativedeo.com/blackboxdown or use code BLACKBOXDOWN at checkout), Upside (Download the FREE Upside app and use promo code blackbox to get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more), and 30 Morbid Minutes podcast (subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    Seaplane Tragedy in Miami / Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 48:49


    December 19th, 2005. Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101, a 58 year old Grumman G-73T Turbine Mallard seaplane with 20 people on board, is taking off from the Miami Seaplane Base, bound for a short 25 minute flight to Bimini in the Bahamas. The seaplane accelerates across the water and becomes airborne, but less than a minute after taking to the skies something goes wrong. Eyewitnesses on the beach report seeing the plane's right wing come apart from the plane and catch fire. The plane impacts the water, killing all on board. What happened to Chalk's Ocean Airways 101? Why did the wing separate from the fuselage? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN to get 50% OFF 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses Go to http://joinhoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN to get Honey for free. Go to http://lectricebikes.com to get $100 off any eBike purchase

    A History of Seaplanes with Brian Gaar / A Seaplane Made Out of Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 49:14


    Gustavo and Chris are joined by Brian Gaar from Ship Hits The Fan to learn about the history of seaplanes. Learn some fun facts in this bonus episode of Black Box Down.  Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown16 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN16) ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and HBOMax (Go to http://hbomax.com to discover all this and more!) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1  Ship Hits The Fan: https://chartable.com/podcasts/ship-hits-the-fan

    Can An Airplane Take Off with an Elephant On Board / Movie Realism with Barbara Dunkelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 52:54


    Gustavo and Chris are joined by Barbara Dunkelman from Squad Team Force to talk about more airplanes in movies. What happens when an elephant gets put on an airplane? Find out in this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by SoloStove (http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Shady Rays (http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    Airplane Filled with Orphans Crashes / Explosive Decompression on Operation Babylift

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 53:45


    A Lockheed C-5A Galaxy is carrying orphans out of Vietnam. Operation Babylift was a military operation during the Vietnam War to evacuate baby orphans and bring them to the United States and other countries. During the first flight of this operation, the airplane suffers an explosive decompression over the ocean. The crew try their best to bring the plane back to the Air Force base located near Saigon, but crash short of the runway. What caused this accident? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) Upside (Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code blackbox) and Lectric eBikes (http://lectricebikes.com to get $100 off any eBike purchase) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    A Failure the Pilots Were Never Trained For / TAM Flight 402 Crashes into São Paulo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 55:38


    A Fokker 100 crashes shortly after taking off in Brazil. TAM Flight 402 has an autothrottle failure during the takeoff roll. The pilots on board take the correct actions against this and continue with their takeoff. Shortly after lifting off the runway, the throttle for one of the engines reduces to idle. The crew fights against this but the throttle keeps falling back to idle. Quickly the pilots lose control of the plane and it crashes into the ground. What was wrong with the throttles on board this aircraft? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.  Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown16 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN16) and SoloStove (http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    A Reset Circuit Breaker Causes Crash / Indonesia AirAisia Flight 8501 Falls to the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 50:03


    An Airbus A320 crashes in the ocean near Indonesia. Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 is cruising at 32,000 feet when the pilots receive an error message in the cockpit. The error is a minor problem and the pilots are able to fix it in a quick and easy way. The error message pops up again several times however, and eventaully the pilots try to permanently solve the problem by resetting a circuit breaker. Suddenly the pilots lose control of the airplane and they begin to fall to the ocean below. What exactly went wrong on board this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to https://blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

    Airplane Crashes In A Mall Parking Lot / Fine Air Flight 101 Crashes in a Mall Parking Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 60:03


    A McDonnell Douglas DC-8 crashes in a busy Miami parking lot. Fine Air Flight 101 is packed with cargo bound for the Dominican Republic. Just after take off, the airplane pitches up sharply and starts to stall. The pilots don't have enough time to react to this unexpected pitch and are not able to get control. The plane crashes onto a busy Miami street and slides into a parking lot, crashing into several cars. What caused this flight to go so wrong? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.  Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

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