Topic: San Jose Airport

2 chapters across the catalog

Blotto
Episode 562 10:42 - 14:19

562: Blotto

Flight Diversions, San Jose Airport Logistics

A group of high school musicians from Thailand had their flight diverted from LAX to San Jose Airport, 400 miles away, following the shooting. The logistics of this diversion are questioned given the proximity of other Southern California airports like Ontario or Burbank. The explanation provided suggests that airline fuel planning and pre-set alternates often dictate such long-distance diversions during emergencies.

Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin
Episode 175 0:01 - 4:27

175: Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin

Tesla Motors Executive Plane Crash, Mechanical Failure Theory

A twin-engine aircraft carrying three Tesla Motors employees crashed into a transmission tower and houses in East Palo Alto after departing San Jose Airport in heavy fog. While some speculate about foul play involving big oil interests, technical analysis suggests a mechanical failure, possibly an engine stall, caused the plane to veer left and lose altitude before hitting the tower.