HOW did this happen? Boeing 737 loses control | Thomson Fly 3894

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September 23rd, 2007
A Boeing 737 carrying 132 passengers climbs out of control just moments before landing. The pilots try desperately to push the nose down, but their aircraft is hellbent on going up. As it does, its speed drops, and the pilots’ stick-shakers vibrate loudly, indicating that they are about to stall, and fall from the sky.

The terrified passengers hold on for dear life as the engines roar, and the aircraft shudders.

Will the pilots be able to wrestle their aircraft back under control, or will a simple misunderstanding, spell their doom?

This is the story of Thompson fly 3894.

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All Comments (21)
  • @pax6833
    This is one of those episodes where I was sure it was going to be an unrecoverable stall into a crash. Once again, my hats off to Green Dot for the incredibly scripting. It really helps keep things engaging for the whole video.
  • @ZeroSOFInfinity
    A "bug" that happens in one out of 200 flights is very concerning, especially when there is only a small blinking light to alert the pilot about it. Thank god the captain managed to save the plane just in time.
  • @EnoshII
    this video has it all - a glitch that causes something important to disconnect by itself randomly - a system that doesn't provide sufficient warning when it does get disconnected - a manual with a "oh by the way" note from the manufacturer and a contradiction to that note by the airline - pilots that don't notice something has gone wrong until way too late it really is amazing that no one got hurt or killed
  • @MinneapolisRaven
    You had me on the edge of my seat when the plane started turning at the top of a stall! I'm a private pilot and I know how spins happen. Spinning a 737 at 2000 ft is a horrific way to die. That captain followed his training and it almost killed everyone, I'm so glad he figured it out!
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  • @potatopuddin2720
    Currently freaking out over what will probably be the most important interview of my life tomorrow. Your upload came just at the right time to take my mind off things for a while. Thank you GreenDot❤❤
  • @tombetts699
    Need another hour long video. Last one was a work of art. Was like watching a brilliant movie.
  • @eliott.6997
    I got an ad for TUI half way through this video… not sure how to feel about that, haha. Excellent documentary as always!
  • @thegoalie5233
    Hey Green Dot, 737 pilot here with a couple of pointers. Flap 40 isn't that uncommon, it might be different with different operators but I use flap 40 on most days especially with the MAX as it's a bit heavier and many busy airports require minimum runway occupancy so you want to be aw slow as you can to vacate at the first available exit. There also other reasons, in this case I suspect they used flap 40 because the pitch angle gives you slightly better visibility or the runway lights and with low ceiling every little bit helps. Also the A/T disconnect light in the NG and the MAX is still only a flashing red light and there's no sound associated with it.
  • @imkingelijah
    I’m so glad I found this channel. I have watched every single video now
  • @dreiistein
    i like how he always reminds us every 3 minutes, that the passengers are in grave danger or are about to be in grave danger
  • @jamesgozzo7860
    i was on two flights today, i normally watch these as soon as they drop but i waited to land and get home before watching 😂
  • @pharmphresh
    Thank goodness everyone survived. My heart was in mouth when you narrated the stall phase of the flight. Experience really matters, kudos to the captain 🙌
  • @mdjmurray
    Such a well made video. I teach people to fly these things and was almost yelling “trim” at the screen! Nose down trim would have helped their recovery.
  • @cva1122
    I'm amazed that not jamming the trim pickle forward wasn't one of the first reactions after pushing the yoke forward with little result. That may have overcome the engine thrust issues.
  • @aimfar7946
    What an incredible save, well done to the pilots for getting the plane back out of the stall, saving themselves and their passengers and crew. You learn more from failure and mistakes than you do from succeeding.
  • @lntel-944
    it takes long but its worth the time as its good!