Summary:
Taking off during bad weather is rarely enjoyable, but it can certainly be a dangerous decision. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: the Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie takes us through the events that led to the crash of Aeroméxico Connect Flight 2431 on July 31, 2018. Was it the weather, bad decision making, or something even more surprising that led to the accident? This story has a few twists and turns that with surprise you as well as a legacy that is sure to stay with you.Listen, Review, and Subscribe on:
Sources consulted for this story:
- DGAC of Mexico: Official Accident Report
- Infobae: The heroic crew that avoided a tragedy in the crash of the Aeroméxico plane carrying 97 passengers
- BBC: Mexico plane crash: All 103 people on board survive
- El Universal: ""Doctor, look, I can move my feet now"", Carlos Galván, pilot of Aeroméxico flight 2431
- NBC: Aeroméxico crash: How everyone aboard jet survived
- ABC: Plane crashes in Mexico, but miraculously all survive
- Airways Magazine: AM2431 Durango Crash: Pilot in Control Unqualified
- World Airline News: AeroMexico flight 2431 crashes at Durango, Mexico
- Fox News: Aeromexico jet crashes after takeoff in northern Mexico, officials say
- Aviation Herald: Accident: Aeromexico Connect E190 at Durango on Jul 31st 2018, veered off and overran runway after failed takeoff and burst into flames
- NBC: Aeroméxico plane with 103 aboard crashes in Durango; no deaths reported
- CBS News: Passengers describe escaping wreckage of Aeroméxico plane crash
- Business Insider: At least 85 injured after Aeromexico plane crashes in northwest Mexico
- Express Digest: Four heroes of Flight AM2431: Aeromexico crew are praised for heroics in helping save 97 passengers
- El Universal: Aeromexico fires the three pilots of the crashed plane
- Providence Journal: Day after escape, Mexico crash survivors resume travel
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Show Notes:
This week, we talk about Shelly's trip to France! Which episode did she think of as her plane was taking off? We start off with that story. We also share a few Flying High moments that you have shared with us over the last few weeks- stick around until after we wrap up the story to hear what has Susan, Kayla, Vicki, and Stina are up to! Do you have good things happening in your life? Don't forget to let us know! Share your Flying High moments with us on Facebook!Credits:
Written and produced by: Shelly Price and Stephanie HubkaDirected and engineered at: Snow Monster Studios
Sound editor: Podcast Engineers
Producer: Adam Hubka
Music by: Mike Dunn
The burned cockpit of Aeromexico Connect Flight 2431. Source: Airways Magazine
Aerial view of the Aeromexico Connect Flight 2431 wreckage. Source: The Points Guy
A view of the Aeromexico Connect Flight 2431 wreckage. Source: Airways Magazine
Aeromexico Connect Flight 2431 burns at the accident site. Surce: The Points Guy
