In this episode, a helicopter is violating airspace over New York city and causing concern with air traffic control.  To make things worse, the pilot is not on the frequency he needs to be on to communicate with the JFK tower. ATC engages a nearby police helicopter to chase the rogue chopper and they follow it towards Laguardia. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a Maregrass Saab 2000 is carrying the Auburn University basketball team from Auburn to Houston when a fight breaks out on board. The pilot declares an emergency and requests to divert to Montgomery to have authorities deal with the out of control players. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a small aircraft radios the tower at Palo Alto Airport (PAO) reporting low fuel. The pilot makes an emergency landing on nearby Highway 85, while the controller enlists help from a Cirrus pilot in the area. The helpful Cirrus pilot locates the aircraft which was upside down on the side of the highway and confirms that emergency crews had responded to the incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a UPS MD-11 (Flight 753) is going from Dallas to Rockford when pilots declare an emergency. They are experiencing unreliable airspeed and navigation issues with the aircraft. The crew suspects the plane has been struck by lightning which is leading to these numerous problems. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, we go to Washington Regan Airport (DCA). A U.S. Coast Guard Blackjack helicopter is performing an air defense scramble in the area, which halts all traffic at the airport. The tower stands by and tries to keep the anxious pilots at bay. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, Jet Blue flight 2892 is making the approach to New York JFK airport when the pilot declares an emergency. He is reporting a fuel imbalance and suspects a fuel leak on the aircraft. Crews on the ground confirm the aircraft has an active leak coming from the right wing as the aircraft makes its landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast      

In this episode, Skywest flight 5263 is taking off from Denver, when it strikes a large bird. The pilot radios the tower, requesting to return to the airport due to the damage sustained to the windshield, when a mysterious laser hits the aircraft. The pilot alerts the tower of the unauthorized laser, which lets other pilots in the area know to be on the lookout. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, Delta flight 2120 is taking off from Las Vegas when the pilot alerts the tower of an issue. The aircraft has a flight control problem related to the flaps and is looking to return to Las Vegas. An emergency is declared and the crew goes through their checklists prior to returning. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

Hello Air Traffic Out of Control fans...I'm excited to be back after a late summer hiatus! In this episode, we go to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). A Delta pilot radios the tower, reporting they believe they struck something. The tower confirms that they indeed hit the tail of another Delta aircraft, knocking the whole tail section off of a CRJ. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, we go to Salt Lake City where two Delta airlines planes have a slight mishap on the tarmac. A Delta 737 preparing to take off for Santa Ana, clips the tail of another Delta Airbus A320 with its wing tip. Both aircraft sustained damage and had to return to their gates. Costly mistake for Delta. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast