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In this episode, a small Mooney private aircraft is taking off from Beverly, Massachusetts with two people on board, when the pilot reports losing thrust on the engine. He attempts to turn around and return to the airport for an emergency landing.

Sadly, the aircraft crashes only one mile from the runway, and the pilot receives fatal injuries.

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In this episode, a magnitude five point two earthquake hits San Diego. The tower immediately suspends all air traffic to perform inspections and ensure the safety of all passengers leaving or arriving at the airport.

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In this episode, American airlines flight sixteen sixty five is leaving Charlotte, bound for Las Vegas. On its initial climb, the air traffic controller reports smoke coming out of the right engine. Pilots request to return to Charlotte for an immediate emergency landing.

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In this episode, following a crisis in the Middle East, fears arise that Iran may attack American military bases. In response, airspace is completely closed in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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In this episode, Big Stripe flight 657 reports an unknown laser being pointed at the aircraft and reports the issue to the Las Vegas tower. Following the report, the tower spreads the word to other nearby planes so they can be on the lookout.

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In this episode, A Beechcraft is flying from Anchorage to Kenai. The plane is on initial climb when the pilots declared mayday due to flight control issues.

The issues made the aircraft only able to turn left, so they decide to return to Anchorage for an emergency landing

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In this episode, a United Boeing seven thirty seven is departing from Boston en route to Denver. While on the initial climb, the pilots reported that a bird had struck the left wing of the aircraft, leaving visible damage.

The pilots radio to the tower to arrange an emergency landing.

In this episode, a Boeing seven thirty seven is performing a flight from Tampa (KTPA) to Denver (KDEN) and is descending from 12,000 feet in the air, when the aircraft is struck by lightning, disrupting all communication with the air traffic controllers.

A “SHOCKING” turn of events.

No one was injured in this event.

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