Thanks to our Patron Jacob for Recommending this episode! Also Thanks to our friend Brendan for Guesting!

Photo Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Southeast_Airlines_Flight_529

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR9606.pdf

Research Sources:

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR9606.pdf

“A Wounded Bird.” Air Crash Investigation, season 2, episode 2, National Geographic, 23 Jan. 2005.

https://www.engineeredabrasives.com/what-is-shot-peening.html?fbclid=IwAR3P9_IlSN2HGEAL3lu2XgepbhTApuJprUyxOZ_7Dh2gMSSKnG4340E6_2o

Video Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIsQYrzztzI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2LHf2nMVMVvhwGboOoEc1y56PXYnh5LpXFErV--vO3TE-pVOTnlwFlPJA

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