The Gimli Glider

Thanks to our patrons Chris, Helen, and Kate for recommending this episode. Thanks to Brendan for guesting!

Photo Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjTz-OcECZc

https://timeline.com/in-1983-two-pilots-miraculously-landed-a-jumbo-jet-with-no-fuel-from-40-000-feet-e51782deb01d

Research Sources:

http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e444/e011083519.pdf

Gimli Glider [Television series episode]. (2011, May 22). In Air Disasters. The Smithsonian Channel.

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