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About 9 Passengers Ripped From Plane - The Cargo Door That Tore Off at 33,000 Feet | MayDay Air Disaster

Just out of Honolulu the cargo door of United Airlines Flight 811 opens at an altitude of 33,000 feet, ripping a huge hole in the 747 taking out five rows of seats –and nine passengers – with it. MAYDAY investigates how delays in fixing known design faults can have tragic consequences. Mayday Air Disaster | S1E01 | Unlocking Disaster Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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9 Passengers Ripped From Plane - The Cargo Door That Tore Off at 33,000 Feet | MayDay Air Disaster
Runtime
52 minutes
Language
English

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