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PILOT SKILLS THE SAVING GRACE
The Surprised: Pilot BREAKS All Rules to Save 418 Lives as Plane Engine EXPLODES!
PILOT SKILLS THE SAVING GRACE
The Surprised: Pilot BREAKS All Rules to Save 418 Lives as Plane Engine EXPLODES!
Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCN48o3XZk8
Peter Burgess COMMENTARY
The true value of real skill, deep knowledge and experience going back to the 1970s
Peter Burgess
The Surprised
Jul 6, 2024
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August 9, 1978 - Olympic Airways Flight 411, scheduled from Athens to New York, operated with a Boeing 747-200 named Olympic Zeus. At the helm were Captain Sifis Migadis and Captain Kostas Fikardos. But little did they know that this flight would nearly end in disaster. These pilots broke all rules to save 418 lives when their plane engine exploded shortly after takeoff. Faced with a critical engine failure and reduced thrust, they made daring and unconventional decisions to keep the aircraft airborne. Their quick thinking and expertise turned a potential catastrophe into a remarkable story of survival. So, what exactly happened that fateful day? Let’s explore. Transcript