EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 16 MIN
Wrestling a 747 and Linate's Blind Collision
from Air Crash Chronicles · host Air Crash Chronicles
A Boeing 747 experienced a critical rudder malfunction over the Bering Sea, but the crew’s expert manual flying and teamwork allowed everyone on board to survive.In contrast, a deadly runway collision at Milan’s Linate Airport between an MD-87 and a Cessna during heavy fog killed 118 people. Poor signage, deactivated safety alarms, and the absence of ground radar contributed to the disaster.These cases contrast a successful emergency recovery with a preventable tragedy caused by organizational failures.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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A Boeing 747 experienced a critical rudder malfunction over the Bering Sea, but the crew’s expert manual flying and teamwork allowed everyone on board to survive.In contrast, a deadly runway collision at Milan’s Linate Airport between an MD-87 and a Cessna during heavy fog killed 118 people. Poor signage, deactivated safety alarms, and the absence of ground radar contributed to the disaster.These cases contrast a successful emergency recovery with a preventable tragedy caused by organizational failures.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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Wrestling a 747 and Linate's Blind Collision
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