Real and Scary Air Traffic Control Conversations

🔒The off-duty pilot on a Boeing 737 attempted to hijack the plane by attempting to shut down both engines.

🌊A cargo plane flying from Honolulu to Kahalo was forced to make an emergency landing in the ocean due to engine failure.

🌄An Airbus A320 almost collided with a mountain after the pilots deviated from the departure route.

🆘An A320 experienced a rapid loss of pressurization, leading to a dangerous situation that required immediate action from the crew.

🎯Air traffic controllers played a crucial role in guiding pilots and instructing them to take immediate action to avoid potential disasters.

What was the outcome of the hijack attempt by the off-duty pilot?

—The off-duty pilot was subdued and moved to the back of the plane. The engines were kept from failing, and the plane landed safely.

What caused the cargo plane to make an emergency landing in the ocean?

—The cargo plane experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of altitude. The pilots were unable to return to the airport and had to ditch the plane in the ocean.

How did the pilots of the A320 avoid colliding with the mountain?

—The departure controller reacted quickly and instructed the pilots to turn immediately and expedite their climb, avoiding a collision with the mountain.

What actions were taken when the A320 experienced a loss of pressurization?

—The crew immediately turned right and increased the climb rate to reach a safe altitude. They later rejoined the departure route and continued to their destination.

What role did air traffic controllers play in these incidents?

—Air traffic controllers played a critical role in guiding the pilots, providing instructions, and ensuring the safety of the aircraft and its passengers during these challenging situations.

00:00In this video, real and scary air traffic control conversations are featured, revealing intense and life-threatening situations. Listen as air traffic controllers react quickly to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its passengers.

00:23An off-duty pilot on a Boeing 737 attempted to hijack the plane by trying to shut down both engines.

02:33A cargo plane flying from Honolulu to Kahalo made an emergency landing in the ocean due to engine failure.

03:49An Airbus A320 almost collided with a mountain after deviating from the departure route.

06:30An A320 experienced a rapid loss of pressurization, leading to a dangerous situation that required immediate action from the crew.

07:42Air traffic controllers played a crucial role in guiding pilots and instructing them to take immediate action to avoid potential disasters.