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S04E02: Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)

Mayday · Season 4
Aired 22 Apr 2007 at 5:00pm (UTC)
Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)

Synopsis

On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 9 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung in Indonesia during a major eruption.

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