Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the heroic pilot who successfully executed an emergency water landing on the Hudson River, conscientiously informed a library that their borrowed book on professional ethics had been lost when the aircraft submerged. This incredible incident, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” took place on January 15, 2009, when US Airways […]
A British survey concluded that…
A British survey concluded that, in an emergency aircraft evacuation, up to 35% of people admit they would try to take some or all of their belongings with them, despite being instructed not to.
After a British Airways 747 had all 4 engines disabled…
After a British Airways 747 had all 4 engines disabled, the pilot announced it by saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.” 00
American Airlines went against manufacturer recommendations…
American Airlines went against manufacturer recommendations and used their own maintenance procedure to save 200 man hours of labor per aircraft. This resulted in one engine of AA Flight 191 separating from the wing on takeoff and the deaths of 273 people.
In 1982 a British Airways 747 had all 4 of its engines…
In 1982 a British Airways 747 had all 4 of its engines flame out after flying through a cloud of volcanic ash over Indonesia. The crew managed to maneuver the powerless plane through the cloud, restart all 4 engines in mid-air, and then safely make an emergency landing in Jakarta.
A sleeping pilot awoke to see Venus in the night sky, mistook it for an oncoming…
A sleeping pilot awoke to see Venus in the night sky, mistook it for an oncoming plane and dove the plane down. Unsecured passengers were thrown against the ceiling.
In 2009 two Northwest Airlines pilots lost their licenses when they overshot…
In 2009 two Northwest Airlines pilots lost their licenses when they overshot their planned destination by 150 miles, only realizing their mistake when a flight attendant asked about landing. The pilots were both on their personal laptops and ignored inquiries from flight control for 90 minutes.