Episode notes
In this gripping episode, we dive into the shocking rise in plane crashes that’s raising alarms across the globe. From the deadly Air India Flight 171 crash in 2025 to the Japan Airlines A350 runway collision in Tokyo, aviation is facing turbulence like never before. We break down the latest five major plane crashes, including:
- Air India Flight 171 (2025) – 241 lives lost just seconds after takeoff.
- Japan Airlines Flight 516 (2024) – runway collision at Haneda Airport.
- Yeti Airlines Flight 691 (2023) – ATR crash in Nepal, 72 killed.
- China Eastern Flight MU5735 (2022) – Boeing 737-800 nosedive, 132 dead.
- Tara Air Flight 197 (2022) – fatal crash in the Himalayas.
Is this spike due to pilot error, mechanical failure, Boeing’s controversial production practices, or the post-COVID aviation labor crunch? We unpack how airlines like Boeing, Air India, China Eastern, and Yeti Airlines are now under the microscope — and whether Airbus jets are proving safer by comparison.
Plus, we reveal:
- The safest seat on the plane (statistically).
- What airlines aren’t telling you about pilot shortages and maintenance.
- Why passenger survival depends on small actions that can save your life.
If you’ve flown recently — or plan to — this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
Citations & Sources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FgkN22DOC97T9slN8hbd0pMWYy0MogC8oE8dIewUaSQ/edit?usp=sharing