Episode 331: US5050
From Hard Landings by Hard Landings Podcast
February 24, 2026 · 1h 52m · Episode 331
About this episode
The episode discusses the incident of USAir Flight 737-400 that veered off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in 1989.
On 20 September 1989, A USAir Flight 737-400 veered off the runway at LaGuardia Airport and came to rest in the waters of the East River. In the aftermath of that night, what ultimately happened to the aircraft? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Topics covered
- USAir Flight 737-400
- LaGuardia Airport
- aviation incidents
Keywords
- aviation
- aircraft
- East River
Mentioned in this episode
Products: 737-400
Places: the East River
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