Summary:
On October 14, 2004, a standard repositioning flight from Little Rock to Minneapolis went wildly out of control-- but why? In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: the Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie shares some of the stunning decisions that risked the flight crew's lives, bringing what it means to operate an airplane safety both on and off the ground into question.Listen, Review, and Subscribe on:
Sources consulted for this story:
- NTSB: Crash of Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 Bombardier CL-600-2B19, N8396A
- Popular Mechanics: What Went Wrong: The Crash Of Flight 3701
- Code 7700: Pinnacle Airlines Case Study
- Tailstrike: 14 October 2004 - Pinnacle 3701
- Aviation Pros: NTSB: Joy Riding Pilots Caused 2004 Pinnacle Crash
- Aero News Network: NTSB Says 'Poor Airmanship' The Root Cause Behind 2004 Pinnacle Airlines Crash
- New York Times: Just Before Dying, a Thrill at 41,000 Feet
- Flight Global: Pinnacle CVR reveals fatal choice
- Darwin Awards: 4-1-0 Club
- Daily Journal: Regional jet pilots' training scrutinized
- Defense Daily: Crash From Dual Engine Flameout Spurs Wide Ranging Review
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Show Notes:
We start this episode with a look at some of the Thanksgiving fails that have haunted kitchens in previous years (including our own!). This article from Buzzfeed shares a few fails we really hope don't happen to you! 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