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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 19 MIN

Fatal Blind Spots Behind Aviation Disasters

from Air Crash Chronicles · host Air Crash Chronicles

This episode examines three dramatic aviation accidents driven by mechanical failures and human error. It begins with a crash caused by a corroded propeller blade that compromised engine performance, followed by a flight that lost all power after flying through a severe hailstorm. The episode also covers a mid-air collision over the Amazon, where deactivated transponders and air traffic control errors placed two aircraft on a collision course. Together, these incidents highlight how forensic investigations and safety improvements are essential in preventing similar tragedies and enhancing aviation safety worldwide.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/

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