Five Final Minutes episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 5, 2023 · 27 MIN

Five Final Minutes

from The Skeptical Historian

On the 10th of June 1960, Trans Australia Airlines Flight 538 was attempting to land at MacKay airport in Queensland, Australia. Within the space of five minutes, the plane had lost radio contact and disappeared.Five hours later, the wreckage was found floating off the Queensland coast and the story of T.A.A Flight 538's final five minutes have continued to haunt investigators to this day. What happened? And how did it happen so fast? Join Juliana as she attempts to answer these questions and examines how attitudes towards air safety changed in the wake of Flight 538, including the contribution one Australian made to keeping the skies safer.

NOW PLAYING

Five Final Minutes

0:00 27:55

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Skeptical Historian?

This episode is 27 minutes long.

When was this The Skeptical Historian episode published?

This episode was published on June 5, 2023.

What is this episode about?

On the 10th of June 1960, Trans Australia Airlines Flight 538 was attempting to land at MacKay airport in Queensland, Australia. Within the space of five minutes, the plane had lost radio contact and disappeared.Five hours later, the wreckage was...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Skeptical Historian episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!