Take to the Sky Episode 127: West Caribbean Airways Flight 708

When West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 suddenly disappears from radar on August 16, 2005, no one can imagine why an advanced MD-82 aircraft could simply fall out of the sky and crash. And when investigators learn of the pilots’ distress call claiming both engines had flamed out, that only deepens the mystery. Join Shelly for this episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast where we explore the unnecessary and unexpected sequence of events that led to Venezuela’s deadliest air disaster.  Don't miss a single legacy: join our Patreon for exclusive air disaster stories, layover episodes, and surprises! Visit our website at taketotheskypodcast.com for show notes and our merch store!