Summary:
Many professionals have behind-the-scenes jobs to do that help keep a plane flying safely, from maintenance personnel all the way to the flight crew. But what happens if someone does not do their job in the right way, setting off a sequence of events that end in disaster? In this episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Shelly shares the story of Alaska Airlines Flight 261, an air disaster that reminded everyone of what happens when profit is prioritized over safety.Listen, Review, and Subscribe on:
Sources consulted for this story:
- Christine Clarridge for The Seattle Times. 10th anniversary of Alaska Flight 261. January 29, 2010
- Seattle Times Staff Report for The Seattle Times. Profiles of Alaska Flight 261 victims. January 29, 2010
- NTSB Report on Alaska Airlines Flight 261
- Wikipedia, Alaska Airlines 261
- Kevin Fagan and Stacy Finza for SF Gate. August 6, 2012. The Last Day of Their Lives-- A Trip Home, a Flight into Terror
- Adam Dershowitz, PhD, for Exponent.com. March 28, 2019. Considerations for Aircraft Trim Control
- MayDay Air Crash Investigations, courtesy of the Discovery Channel. Cutting Corners
- Jeff Guzetti for AVM-Mag.com. From C-Check to Tragedy: Lessons Learned from Alaska flight 261. March 31, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, Shelly and Stephanie talked about scary road rage incidents that left them unsettled. Have you been involved in or seen a scary road rage incident? Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and let us know!Shelly and Stephanie also talk books: here is what we're reading now! Share your favorites with us on social media as well!
Shelly's book recommendation - Julie Orringer: The Flight Portfolio
Stephanie's book recommendation - Anne Napolitano: Dear Edward
Credits:
Written and produced by: Shelly Price and Stephanie HubkaDirected and engineered at: Snow Monster Studios
Sound editing by: Stephanie Hubka
Graphic design and website by: Adam Hubka
Music by: Mike Dunn
Re-creation of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 in-flight inversion
The Sundial Memorial for Victims of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. Source: Lost-at-sea-memorials.com
An MD-83 aircraft similar to the aircraft that was Flight 261. Source: Wikipedia
