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Only one person on a Boeing 737 is awake. The crew of Helios Airways Flight 522 are trying to solve a problem as they are climbing to cruising altitude. Suddenly all radio communication stops but the plane flies for several more hours. An F-16 pilot looks into the airplane and finds that everyone is motionless except for one person who enters cockpit. What happened aboard this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) and Burrow (http://burrow.com/blackboxdown) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

The throttles of an Airbus A330 are not responding to the captain's inputs. Cathay Pacific Flight 780 has a few minor engine warnings while cruising but are told it is safe to continue the flight. The problems get worse as the flight continues and the throttle becomes unresponsive during their approach leaving the flight too fast for a safe landing. What happens to Flight 780? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) Public Rec (http://publicrec.com and use promo code BLACKBOXDOWN) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

An Airbus A330 suddenly pitches down on its own. Qantas Flight 72 is cruising over the Indian Ocean when it violently pitches down without warning. The Captain eventually regains control but moments later it pitches down again. What is happening on board this plane to cause it to suddenly dive? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Take Our Survey!: https://bit.ly/blackboxdownsurveyFind us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Convair CV-600 is flying at low altitudes at night in mountainous terrain. Texas International Airlines Flight 655 tries to fly around a line of thunderstorms at night without a flight plan. The crew goes off course and find themselves in mountainous terrain at night and can't see where they are. What happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Take Our Survey!: https://bit.ly/blackboxdownsurveyFind us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Boeing 737 catches fire after parking at the gate. China Airlines Flight 129 safely lands and taxis to their gate. After shutting down the engines, the right engine bursts into flames with everyone still on board. What caused this strange fire? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) and Liquid IV (http://liquidiv.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Take Our Survey!: https://bit.ly/blackboxdownsurvey Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A heavy crosswind pushes an aircraft off the runway during takeoff. Continental Airlines Flight 1404 is getting ready for takeoff when they notice a strong crosswind. The winds are below the maxium speed allowed, but as they begin takeoff, the wind becomes too powerful and the aircraft rolls off the runway. How powerful were these winds and why couldn't the pilots fight it? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) Gabi (http://gabi.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Take Our Survey!: https://bit.ly/blackboxdownsurveyFind us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

The captain and first officer get overwhelmed and crash the airplane. Aeroflot Flight 821 is approaching its destination when the two pilots get confused and overwhelmed. The captain is underqualified and neither pilot is very familiar with the plane they are flying. How did two unqualified pilots be left in charge of this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A fire rages midflight above the cockpit. Swissair Flight 111 is one hour into their flight when the crew starts smelling smoke. A fire has started in the area above the cockpit and causes the plane to crash into the ocean. What what the cause of this fire? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A flight around the world mysteriously crashes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Pan Am Flight 7 was on its way to Hawai'i while making several radio check ins. After failing to check in, search and rescue began and it was discovered the plane crashed North of its planned course. What happened on board this plane that led it to crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) and Honey (http://joinhoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

An engine falls off an airplane as it is taking off. American Airlines Flight 191 has just reached takeoff speed when the engine falls off the airplane. What caused the engine to leave the aircrat and what happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by LiquidIV (http://liquidiv.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Burrow (http://burrow.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

Gustavo tells the history of Trijets to Chris. Learn why three engine airplanes were developed and why we don't see them anymore in this bonus episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) and Raycon (http://buyraycon.com/blackboxdown)Find SCP Archives on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit SCParchives.com for more information.Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

During the Black Box Down Panel for RTX 2021, Gustavo gives both Chris and the audience a test. How well do they do? Find out on this bonus episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN14) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

The brand new Boeing 737 Max 8 crashes in Indonesia. Lion Air Flight 610 has trouble right after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia. With innacurate speed and altitude indications, both pilots fight with the plane to try and stop it from diving to the ocean below. What made this plane crash? Find out in this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) MeUndies (http://meundies.com/blackboxdown) and Gabi (http://gabi.com/blackboxdown)Find SCP Archives on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit SCParchives.com for more information.Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

An Airbus A330 loses engine power while over the Atlantic Ocean. Air Transat Flight 236 is at cruising atltitude when the pilots realize something is wrong with the plane. As they are working out the problem, they lose thrust in both engines. The closest place to land is an island 65 miles away. What happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN14) Raycon (http://buyraycon.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

The pilots on two separate flights become negligent while flying their planes. Aeroflot Flight 6502 is approaching the airport when the Captain makes a bet with the First Officer that he can land without looking. Northwest Airlines Flight 188 is supposed to land in Minneapolis but the pilots become distracted and fly past the airport. What happened to both of these flights? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by Mint Mobile (http://mintmobile.com/blackboxdown) Solo Stove (http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) and Honey (http://joinhoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Boeing 737 suddenley dives to the ground while flying over Indonesia. SilkAir Flight 185 was operating normally when Air Traffic Control notices a severe loss of altitude from the plane on their radar. Some investigators conclude they could not find a reason for the crash, but others think the crash was intentional. What happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by Raycon (http://buyraycon.com/blackboxdown) The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) and HelloFresh (http://hellofreshcom/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Boeing 727 is rolling down the runway when a DC-9 suddenly appears in its path. Northwest Airlines Flight 299 is on the ground at Detroit's Wayne County Airport on a very foggy day. As Flight 299 starts to take off, Flight 1482 appears in front of them on the runway. How did both these planes end up on the runway at the same time? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by MeUndies (http://meundies.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) Burrow (http://burrow.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Boeing 747 suddenly disappears from radar over the Atlantic Ocean. Air India Flight 182 is operating normally at cruising altitude when the radar scope shows two other aircraft converge with this one. After a few moments only two radar blips remain on the screen and Flight 182 is missing. What happened to this airplane? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by Raycon (http://buyraycon.com/blackboxdown) Feals (http://feals.com/blackboxdown) and FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown)Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A passenger flight crashes just before the runway in Dallas. Delta Air Lines Flight 191 is on approach during a thunderstorm when it encounters a microburst that causes it to crash. What is a microburst and how does it cause something like this? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down.Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) and Liquid IV (http://liquidiv.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon

A Boeing 777 crashes in San Francisco just before the runway. Asiana Airlines Flight 214 has an unstabilized approach and crashes into a seawall just before the runway. What events led to this crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Audible (http://audible.com/BLACKBOXDOWN or text BLACKBOXDOWN to 500-500) Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and Solo Stove (http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPodBlack Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon