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About The Miracle Landing Of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 | Mayday S3 Ep1

On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 suffered extensive damage after an explosive decompression in flight, tearing away a huge chunk of the aircraft. Miraculously, the crew were able to land safely at Kahului Airport on Maui, with a single fatality. Join this channel to get access to perks: Mayday: Experts analyse various plane crashes with an aim to figure out how these disasters occurred. They also shed light on how such accidents shaped the aviation industry and improved safety standards. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios.

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The Miracle Landing Of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 | Mayday S3 Ep1
Category
Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English
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Wonder

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