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About Trapped On An Airplane With A Murderer | Mayday

Flight engineer Auburn Calloway boarded Federal Express Flight 705 as a deadhand passenger, intending to murder the crew onboard and crash the plane in order to let his family collect the $2.5 million life insurance policy provided by Federal Express. Despite sustaining severe injuries, the tenacious crew of flight 705 fought back and managed to land safely. Mayday: Experts analyze 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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Trapped On An Airplane With A Murderer | Mayday
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50 minutes
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