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ASQ529

December 22, 2020

An Atlantic Southeast Airlines Embraer 120 is on its way to Mississippi when a loud crack is heard. What happened to this twin turbo prop airline that caused it to crash miles from an airport? 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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

(Nick’s Response to Brendan’s listener question)

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An Embraer EMB-120RT crashes on approach to the Glynco Jetport in Brunswick, GA. What caused this plane to suddenly fall from the sky less than two miles from landing. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

Listener Questions
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Sou...
In Mechanical Failures Tags Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Georgia, Twin-Turboprop, Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia, Propeller, Maintenance Failure, Fatigue
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