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Rollercoaster Approach!

2007

A Thompson Fly 737-300 en route from Faro to Bournemouth has a deadly close call on final approach.

Putting the finishing touches on the new vid!

I can't wait to share this video with you all. It's about an incident which has received very little attention, and yet which was almost a major disaster. This pic shows the video editing process in action 🙌

See you soon! I'm looking forward to getting the Patrons feedback on this one :)

Two engines FALL OFF Boeing 747 moments after takeoff | El Al 1862

Two engines fall off a Boeing 747, just moments after takeoff from Amsterdam. The pilots fight desperately for control, as their aircraft struggles to stay aloft. To make matters worse, they don’t even know that their engines have literally detached from the wing.

Beneath them, residents of Amsterdam watch on in horror, as the stricken jumbo limps back towards the airport. Will the pilots make it, or will time run out befor...

BURSTING into flames after takeoff from LAX - British Airways 268

Seconds after taking off from Los Angeles, a fire erupts in the engine of a British Airways Boeing 747 carrying over 350 passengers. But incredibly, the pilots don’t return to the airport. Instead, they decide to continue their journey to London - a decision which would soon lead to more problems. This is the controversial story of British Airways flight 268.

DIVING towards the Pacific! Alaska 261

January 31st, 2000  

The pilots of an Alaska Airlines MD-80 fight desperately for control, as their aircraft careens towards the Pacific ocean with terrifying speed. No matter what they do, they cannot seem to pull their plane out of its dive. Passengers scream, and loose objects are thrown to the ceiling by the g-forces. Will the pilots recover from this fall and make it to Los Angeles, just a few miles away, or will they lose their fight, against their deranged aircraft?  &n...

MH370: If HE did it...

How could a massive aircraft filled with 239 people simply vanish from the face of the Earth?

It might seem impossible in the modern era, but this is exactly what happened Malaysia airlines flight 370 on March 8th, 2014.  

There are countless theories which try to explain the mysterious disappearance - everything from a remote control hijacking, to exploding fruit in the cargo bay, have been suggested.

But what if the truth is even more disturbing?

What if so...

[Trailer] New video releases soon...

I can't wait to bring this one to you, folks. It's been months in the making, and it's more detailed than anything you've seen on this channel before. In fact, I'll wager that it's more comprehensive than anything you've seen anywhere on this topic. 

Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts and to generate some discussion when this releases. 

In the meantime, enjoy this short trailer ;) 

Running out of runway! | Emirates Flight 407

A fully loaded Airbus A340 carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew, speeds down the runway on takeoff from Melbourne, Australia. The the end of the runway is fast approaching, but no matter how hard the first officer pulls on his controls, his plane won’t lift off. Its tail scrapes along the ground violently, sending sparks flying. Passengers are horrified as a haunting red glow fills the cabin. Will they make it into the air before it’s too late, or will they come crashing off the end of...

Bhoja 213 - The crash that was waiting to happen

A Boeing 737 filled with 127 people begins falling from the sky, in the middle of a thunderstorm. As the passengers scream, the pilot’s struggle desperately to control their jet. How have they gotten into this life and death situation? And will they be able to get out of it? This is the story of Bhoja Air flight 213.

Ask your questions for the next livestream here!

From now on, I will be live-streaming on YouTube on the last Sunday of every month. I will start each livestream by answering questions from my Patrons.

Comment any questions you have below and I'll look forward to answering them on stream next Sunday (1st Oct)!

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Ocean DIVE | United Airlines 1722

Days before Christmas, in 2022, a United Airlines Boeing Triple seven careens towards the ocean, just seconds after takeoff from Hawaii. Alarms blare in the cockpit, but the pilots are utterly confused as to what is happening. Will they be able to pull their massive plane out of its terrifying dive, or is it already too late, for them, and their 271 passengers?

This is a story of confusion, distraction, and above all, it’s a story about what can happen when our expectations don’t ma...

200k Subscriber Livestream 🥳

Enjoy this livestream from September 2nd, where I celebrate passing 200k subscribers on YouTube!

Thank you Patrons for supporting this channel, you guys are instrumental in keeping me being able to do this!

Poll: Patrons! What is your favourite Green Dot Aviation Episode?

Tell me why in the comments. I'd love to get a sense of what kind of incidents you like, what style of storytelling etc. 

Thanks to Patron Krzysztof for this poll idea!

FIRE erupts just SECONDS after takeoff | American 1400

Seconds after takeoff from St Louis, Missouri, the engine of an American Airlines MD-82 erupts into flames. Alarm bells ring loudly in the cockpit, as the pilots grapple with the emergency. But they soon discover that this is no normal emergency. Within moments, the captain’s instruments fail, and the aircraft begins to lose vital systems. Will the crew be able to make it back to the airport, or will the fire spell disaster for everybody on board?

Crashing SECONDS after takeoff? Singapore 006

It’s Halloween night, in the year 2000, and a Boeing 747 crawls onto the runway at Taiwan. Amid howling winds and piercing rain, the pilots strain to see out their windscreens. As they push their four massive engines to takeoff thrust, they have no idea that ahead of them, a terrifying surprise awaits.

This is the horrifying story, of Singapore Airlines, flight 6.

Ask your questions about MH370 here!

Folks, I am deep into the research for the upcoming video on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, and I will be interviewing one of the world's leading experts on suicide, Thomas Joiner, as part of this.

I am trying to get a sense of what might have inspired one of the pilots onboard to hijack his own aircraft full of passengers, and hide it in the far reaches of the ocean, if that is indeed what happened.

If you have any questions for Thomas, ask them in the comments and I will put ...

Qantas 72 - Full Interview with Captain Kevin Sullivan

Enjoy this Patreon exclusive, folks!

I really enjoyed my conversation with Kevin. We covered everything from the events on flight 72, to his thinking on automation in aviation, and automated systems more generally. 

As you can see, he was very generous with his time, and was more than happy to go over the details of what was quite a traumatic event for him an everyone on board. 

There's plenty of recommended reading that comes out of this interview, which I am now ...

Qantas 72 Episode - With Captain Kevin Sullivan

This is the full version with excerpts from my interview with the Captain - Enjoy :)

That full interview will be released tomorrow in its entirety as a Patreon Exclusive.

315 people TRAPPED inside a Crazy Plane! Qantas 72

October 7th, 2008.

Disaster strikes high above the ocean, as a Qantas Airbus A330 on its way from Singapore to Perth, dips into a terrifying dive.   

Passengers are thrown into the ceiling and badly injured, while the pilots are hanging on for dear life. Nobody knows what is causing the plane’s violent behaviour, or, if it will stop before they hit the ocean below. This is an incredible story where science fiction meets horror. This is the story of Qantas flight 72. 2023-07-07 00:07:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Questions for the Captain! 👨‍✈️

Hi all. In a few days I'll be interviewing a very special guest for the channel. Kevin Sullivan was the captain of Qantas flight 72, an Airbus A330 which lost control over the Indian Ocean in 2008 as a result of a severe computer malfunction.  

His actions on that day, and those of his crew, saved the lives of all 315 people.

Kevin has written a fantastic book about the incident, titled No Man's Land (which I'd encourage you to read if you're interested, it's both...

Green Dot Livestream! 🔴

I went live to do a Q&A and our famous highly competitive monthly Green Dot Aviation Quiz!

In case you missed it, enjoy!

Livestream this Sunday!

Hi folks! 

This Sunday evening GMT (25th June) I'll be hosting a livestream on YouTube. I'll be doing an aviation-themed quiz, and flying around in flight simulator. 

The livestreams are always great fun, and I love getting the chance to chat with you all live in the comments.  

Join me on Sunday and say Hi! ✈️

Korean 007: What really happened

It’s the hot summer of 1983, and the cold war rages.

Ronald Regan is US president, Michael Jackson’s thriller is at the top of the charts, and pac man is all the rage.

The threat of nuclear war looms large in the public consciousness, and political tension is at an all-time high. This almost comic juxtaposition of pop, and politics formed the backdrop against which Korean Airlines flight 7 took to the skies above new york on August 31st.

This is the story of Korean Airli...

🟢 Livestream - May 28th, 2023

In case you missed it! This is the YouTube livestream from May 28th 2023.

Enjoy ✈️

More than meets the Eye | The HORRIFIC story of The World’s WORST midair collision

November, 1996

Two planes carrying 349 people speed towards each other in the evening skies above Delhi. 

In one of those planes, five pilots sit at the controls, making preparations to land.   In the other, three pilots are climbing along their departure route.   

An air traffic controller sits at the top of a tower, watching two blips on his screen draw closer together.   

What do these things have in common?  

The people...

WHAT caused the WORST Air Disaster in History?? | Japan Air 123

August 12th, 1985.

A Boeing 747 carrying 524 people careens out of control in the skies above Japan. Alarms blare in the cockpit, as the pilots desperately grapple with an aircraft which seems to have a mind of its own. Oxygen masks drop from the ceiling, and terrified passengers write last minute notes to loved ones. What has caused the massive tail to explode off the aircraft, and will the pilots be able to coax their stricken plane back to the airport? This is the story of Japan Air ...

FIRE over London | BA 762

May 24th, 2013.

Seconds after takeoff from London, both engines blow wide open on a British Airways Airbus A319. Terrified passengers look on in horror as fluid streaks from the exposed engines. The pilots declare an emergency, and turn back towards the airport immediately. But will they be able to make it back to the runway before time runs out? This is the story of British Airways flight 762.

HORRIFYING - all 4 engines FAILED! | British Airways flight 9

It’s June 24th, 1982, and the unthinkable has happened on board a British Airways Boeing 747. All four engines, have suddenly failed, miles above the In dian Ocean. Without power, the massive plane is now descending. The pilots have mere minutes to restart the engines, before they, and their 261 passengers and crew, meet their demise in the ocean below.

What follows is an incredible tale of grit, teamwork, and above all, coolness under pressure. And, I’ve invited the captain himse...

BA 009 Interview - Captain Eric Moody

I interviewed Eric Moody, Captain of BA flight 9 when it flew into a volcanic ash cloud in June 1982.

I found it fascinating talking to him, not just because of his first-hand experience of this incredible event itself, but of his views on how aviation has changed in recent decades. 

Make a cup of coffee and enjoy this!

Final touches being put on the new video 👀

I'll be releasing this episode tomorrow (Saturday) on Patreon. And, in a Green Dot Aviation first, it involves an interview with one of the pilots involved. 

It's shaping up nicely, and I can't wait to show you all tomorrow. 

PS - this will be our longest video yet!

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