Fear of Landing

MAY 17, 2024

On board were two flight crew, five cabin crew and 106 passengers. Zürich Airport has six runways (10/28, 14/32 and 16/34). Generally speaking, during the day with calm winds, runway 14 is used for arrivals and runway 28 is used for departures. Runway 32, cleared for take off. Compasses are amazing!

Knot 52

Knot Runway UTC Cabin Crew 52

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 3, 2025

The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26. However, the flight crew were unable to land due to the thick fog. After two failed attempts, the flight crew opted instead to return to Baku. As the flight departed Grozny, something went terribly wrong.

Weather 101

Weather Airline Airlines Approach 101

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Flight 5342 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Wichita, Kansas on final approach for runway 33 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). , The collision took place at 20:48 local time (01:48 UTC) and has been reported at less than 200 feet altitude. There were no survivors. Request visual separation.

Air Traffic Control 99

Air Traffic Control Approach UTC Final Approach 99