Black Box Down

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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 47m. Bisher sind 150 Folge(n) erschienen. Jede Woche gibt es eine neue Folge dieses Podcasts.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 19 hours 15 minutes

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The Hardest Part of Flying a Plane


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.


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 December 1, 2022  56m
 
 

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


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!


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 December 15, 2022  42m
 
 

episode 91: Seaplane Tragedy in Miami / Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101


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.


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 September 15, 2022  48m
 
 

episode 92: Air Moorea 1121 / A Seven Minute Flight Ends in Tragedy


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.


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 September 22, 2022  48m
 
 

episode 93: Northwest Airlink 5719 / Slam Dunk Gone Wrong


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.


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 September 28, 2022  48m
 
 

episode 94: A Bad Case of Air Rage


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.


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 October 6, 2022  47m
 
 

episode 95: Why was this Test Flight Crash in the Mediterranean Declared a Crime Scene?


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.


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 October 13, 2022  50m
 
 

episode 96: Disappeared Flight Found Crashed Into the Side of a Mountain


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.


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 October 20, 2022  45m
 
 

episode 97: Engine Failure Forced This Flight to Ditch in the Mediterranean Sea


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.


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 October 27, 2022  51m
 
 

episode 98: Legendary F1 Racer Investigates a Crash


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.


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 November 3, 2022  1h5m
 
 
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