Take to the Sky Episode 089: American Airlines Flight 1420 - a podcast by Shelly Price and Stephanie Hubka

On June 1, 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420, with 145 people onboard, tried to land in a dangerous thunderstorm. But when the aircraft overshot the runway, it led to a deadly disaster that revealed industry-wide pressure placed on pilots to land at any cost. Join Shelly for this latest episode as we dive into what happened and why this unforgettable crash helped change aviation safety for the better.

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