This plane RAN OUT of fuel mid-flight!
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Published 2022-12-25
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In the summer of 1983, the pilots of an air Canada Boeing 767 find themselves in a desperate fight for survival high above the Canadian Wilderness. Their massive jet has run out of fuel, and now, they are running out of time. Will they be able to make it back to safety, or will they and their 61 passengers meet their bitter end in the coming minutes? This is the incredible story of Air Canada flight 143.
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Final report:
data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e444/e011083519.pd…
Thumbnail photo:
Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
AC143 photo from Robert Pearson
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All Comments (21)
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"Ladies and Gentlemen the good news is the pilot has calculated that we'll be able to safely glide to a small airport. The bad news is the same pilot determined our original fuel calculations to Edmonton."
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"Dont worry, were out of gas," what a legend and a savage
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I remember around 2005, I was sitting in the departure area of my gate at Toronto Pearson and watched as my plane pulled up to the bridge. It was an Air Canada 767 so I knew there was a chance it could be the Gimli Glider. I went to a different window to get a peek at the tail number, and was thrilled to see C-GAUN. My then girlfriend was less enthusiastic once she knew the history.
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At this point I'm convinced all Canadian Pilots are good at gliding😁
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"Don't worry....we're outta gas". Balls of steel right there!
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The Gimli Glider. One of the most iconic aviación accidents.
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"Don't worry, we're out of gas!" >Laugh Track Plays >Credits Roll
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This is one of those satisfying stories where no one is hurt, everyone rushed to give a helping hand, many lessons were learned, and the pilots did an incredible job. Except for doing conversions. Nonetheless, I'm so glad this didn't turn into disaster
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This is the best aviation accident channel of Youtube, the Green Dot Aviation intro always sets the mood of listening to air accident videos
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I’m glad the pilots continued on with their careers. Those that learn lessons like this can become much safer and conscientious pilots.
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you didnt mention something I remember about this story: the boys on the runway pedaling away from the oncoming plane had spotted it during approach and were racing down the runway warning people to move out of the way. also the nose gear actually did extend when they deployed it, but didnt lock into place. when the plane touched down the nose gear collapsed and was pushed back into its well, then the nose slammed into the ground; the friction made the plane stop faster eventually.
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I love when you say that their lives were endangered...because it means I'm not sure if they survived or not. It means that the story is even more nail-biting! I'm so happy they survived! I've watched every one of your videos and this was one of the most riveting! I can't believe they landed a huge plane without hydraulics, an appropriate speed, and front landing gear!
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Kudos to the pilots. This is a very well known story in Canada 🇨🇦
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The pilot skill and outcome of this entire situation is absolutely mind-blowing... The series of unfortunate events are unbelievable.
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"don't worry, we're outta gas" had me rolling
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Being Canadian this case has a special place in my heart. It's one hell of a story. I'm still uncomfortable with the recklessness of the crew taking off in an airplane they really should have known was not airworthy, and from that I'd argue that the suspensions were quite frankly not unreasonable. But it's impossible to deny the incredible technical skill they displayed when the emergency actually took place, and they certainly deserved their medals for their performance there as well.
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Imagine being a passenger on the plane and suddenly not hearing the engines anymore. The silence would be so terrifying 😣
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Everyone makes an honest mistake once in awhile. Not everyone can recover from them with this level of skill. Well done, guys.
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The timing of adding details was seemingly perfect. Some were obviously the results of exhaustive research. I don't think I ever heard the results of the investigation. Maybe bc nobody else wanted to end on a negative outcome for a heroic effort by the crew. But, very professionally, you presented the findings and then wrapped it up with the industry improvements and the subsequent career paths achieved by this crew. Bravo, excellent as always.
