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Black Box Down

True Crime

Society & Culture

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 150

A true crime podcast in the air. Lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais break down the major accidents in aviation and the steps taken to prevent future disasters. If you like true-crime podcasts but want something fresh and unique, you’ll love Black Box Down. Subscribe now and fasten your seat belt.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - trueCrime
03/02/2026
#94
🇬🇧 Great Britain - trueCrime
02/02/2026
#93
🇫🇷 France - trueCrime
07/05/2025
#87

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The Future of the Aviation Industry

Season 12 · Episode 122

Thursday, June 29, 2023 • Duration 01:15:09

Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais discuss the future of the aviation industry in this final episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, go to http://rocketmoney.com/blackboxdown to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money; Henson Shaving, go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter BLACKBOXDOWN at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply); and Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Troubled History of the Berlin Brandenberg Airport

Season 12 · Episode 121

Thursday, June 15, 2023 • Duration 01:02:26

Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais explore the more than 25 year saga of the Berlin Brandenberg Airport. Find out the story behind the troubled development of the German capitol's airport after the fall of the Berlin Wall on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown to get 10% off your first month; and Green Chef — go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 with code blackboxdown60 for 60% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fire Breaks Out During Takeoff Resulting in Major Changes for Airline Safety Procedures

Season 12 · Episode 112

Thursday, April 6, 2023 • Duration 01:16:45

Chris Demarais and Gustavo Sorola uncover what happened to British Airtours Flight 28M when a fire broke out during the takeoff roll. Find out what happened and how this tragedy changed the safety protocols for the airline industry on this episode of Black Box Down. This episode brought to you by Green Chef, go to http://greenchef.com/blackboxdown60 with code blackboxdown60 for 60% off and free shipping, Express VPN, go to http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown to get three months free on a one-year package, and Shady Rays, go to http://shadyrays.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly! Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/blackboxdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Introducing Tales from the Stinky Dragon

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 • Duration 02:39

Subscribe to a D&D podcast from Rooster Teeth! Our brave adventurers have answered the call...to be interns for the super hero group, the Infinights! Little do they know that the Infinights are in danger and our hapless interns may be their only hope for salvation. Can the interns save the Infinights AND master a triple shot vanilla almond latte with extra foam? Find out in "Tales from the Stinky Dragon"! Subscribe now at https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon or wherever you find podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pranked at an Airport

Season 4

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • Duration 37:13

Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais are joined by Blaine Gibson to share more of their air travel stories. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/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 Good Morning From Hell: https://chartable.com/podcasts/good-morning-from-hell Popcorn & Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-AQTrOzWTo&t=1s Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://link.chtbl.com/stinkydragon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mysterious Explosion Over New York

Season 4 · Episode 40

Thursday, April 8, 2021 • Duration 49:40

A Boeing 747 suddenly explodes over New York. Trans World Airlines Flight 800 is climbing out of New York City when it suddenly bursts into flames, separates into pieces and falls to the Atlantic Ocean below. What caused this plane to suddenly explode? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Gabi (gabi.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (jordanharbinger.com/start) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pilot Shuts Down Wrong Engine

Season 4 · Episode 39

Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Duration 43:23

After an engine fails on takeoff, the captain shuts down the wrong engine. Moments after take off, one of two engines on TransAsia Airways Flight 235 fails. In an attempt to fix it, the pilot mistakenly shuts down the only remaining engine. How does a mistake like this happen? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Candid (http://candidco.com/blackboxdown and use code blackboxdown) and Audible (http://audible.com/blackboxdown or text blackboxdown to 500-500) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Crashing Into Construction Equipment

Season 4 · Episode 38

Thursday, March 25, 2021 • Duration 34:15

A Boeing 747 tries to take off, but there is construction equipment on the runway. Singapore Airlines Flight 006 is trying to quickly take off to avoid a typhoon. As they are approaching take off speed, the captain sees something on the runway but it is too late. The 747 slams into construction equipment at a speed of 131 knots. What events led to this crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Black Box Down Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (jordanharbinger.com/subscribe) and Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) BUY OUR SHIRT - U.S. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.com/products/black-box-down-t-shirt U.K. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.co.uk/products/black-box-down-t-shirt Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Flat Tire During Takeoff

Season 4 · Episode 37

Thursday, March 18, 2021 • Duration 34:30

A flat tire causes problems moments after takeoff. Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 takes off with a flat tire and starts to have pressurization problems and issues with other systems begin to develop. What happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Black Box Down Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) and Gabi (gabi.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) BUY OUR SHIRT - U.S. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.com/products/black-box-down-t-shirt U.K. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.co.uk/products/black-box-down-t-shirt Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cargo Door Bursts Open Mid Flight

Season 4 · Episode 36

Thursday, March 11, 2021 • Duration 44:16

A cargo door on a Boeing 747 bursts open as the plane is climbing to cruising altitude. United Airlines Flight 811 suffers a rapid decompression after the cargo door separates from the plane at 22,000 feet. What happened to make this door come off the plane and is the flight able to land safely? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BlackBoxDownPod. https://twitter.com/blackboxdownpod https://www.instagram.com/blackboxdownpod/ Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (jordanharbinger.com/subscribe) and Candid (http://candidco.com/blackboxdown and use code blackboxdown) BUY OUR SHIRT - U.S. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.com/products/black-box-down-t-shirt U.K. STORE: https://store.roosterteeth.co.uk/products/black-box-down-t-shirt Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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