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The Pilot Who Glided a Full Plane With No Fuel
Both engines died at 41,000 feet over Canada, and a glider pilot flew a jumbo jet down to safety. ✈️ #history #aviation #survival #Shorts
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Two jet engines fall silent at forty one thousand feet over the Canadian prairie.
It is July 1983, aboard Air Canada Flight 143 bound for Edmonton.
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About this reel
This short reel recounts the harrowing story of Air Canada Flight 143's miraculous dead-stick landing after both engines failed due to a fueling error. The narration describes the silent descent over Manitoba, Captain Pearson’s skillful navigation towards Gimli Strip, and the tense moments leading up to the emergency landing. The mood is tense yet awe-inspiring as the video captures the precision required for such an impossible feat. This reel would appeal to aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone interested in tales of human ingenuity and survival.
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