Deadliest Crash in Aviation | Mayday Air Disaster

Mayday Air Disaster S5 E1-3

00:00:00 - Season 5 Episode 1
On August 2, 1985, Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crashed while approaching Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, killing 136 people. Despite expert pilots and a reliable L-1011 Tristar, the crew encounters an unexpected microburst. This tragedy led to the development of radar systems that significantly improved aviation safety.

00:49:43 - Season 5 Episode 2
July 23, 1983 – Air Canada Flight 143, piloted by Captain Bob Pearson, runs out of fuel mid-flight due to a metric conversion error. The crew manages to glide the powerless Boeing 767 to a safe landing at Gimli, a decommissioned airbase. This incident led to improved fuel calculation training and earned the plane the nickname "The Gimli Glider."

01:39:31 - Season 5 Episode 3
American Airlines Flight 96, on June 12, 1972, experienced explosive decompression mid-flight due to a rear cargo door design flaw. The crew makes a daring emergency landing in Detroit, saving all passengers. Two years later, Turkish Airlines Flight 981 faced the same issue, leading to the deadliest crash in aviation history.

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