Baghdad missile strike and the pilot's son

Two dramatic aviation crises reveal how quickly control can be lost—and how, in rare moments, extraordinary skill can mean the difference between survival and disaster.In one incident, a cargo aircraft is struck by a missile shortly after departure, instantly losing all hydraulic systems that normally control the plane. With no direct way to steer, the pilots are forced to rely entirely on engine power—carefully adjusting thrust between engines to guide the aircraft. Against overwhelming odds, they manage to stabilize the crippled jet and carry out a controlled landing, achieving one of the most remarkable recoveries in aviation history.In another tragedy, a routine passenger flight turns fatal after a seemingly harmless decision inside the cockpit leads to unintended consequences. A subtle disengagement of the autopilot goes unnoticed, allowing the aircraft to drift into an increasingly unstable state. As the situation worsens, the crew’s attempts to regain control result in overcorrections, pushing the aircraft beyond its limits and into an unrecoverable descent.Together, these events highlight the delicate balance between human judgment and aircraft systems. They show how small oversights can escalate rapidly, while also demonstrating the exceptional skill required to manage an aircraft when conventional controls are no longer available.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/Air_Crash_ChroniclesProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/