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Mayday Air Disaster | S2E01 | Blow Out A loud bang is heard from the cockpit of British Airways Flight 111. The windshield has popped off and the captain has been sucked out through the opening. His body is plastered to the side of the plane and the plane is diving quickly. The co-pilot is in a desperate situation, he’s never flown the plane before, the sound of the wind is deafening and he can’t hear the replies from air traffic controllers who are trying to help him gain control of the plane. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Captain Sucked Out of Cockpit - Held By His Legs for 20 Minutes | Mayday Air Disaster
Category
Society
Runtime
52 minutes
Language
English

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