Falling from the Sky: Air Disasters FULL EPISODE | Smithsonian Channel

June 24, 1982 - During a calm flight to Australia, smoke starts filling the cabin of a passenger jet. At the same time, the flight crew witnesses a bizarre shower of brilliant white sparks hitting their windshield. Within moments, the four engines of the 747 shut down. Just seconds before crashing into the Indian Ocean, the engines roar back to life. The terrifying flight changes the way pilots are trained and alters forever the understanding of how volcanoes can impact passenger flights.

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[scailliet]

This is my favorite out all the Mayday/Air Crash Investigation episodes. Simply because not only did they safely land the plane with no lives lost or injuries, but the passengers and crew still kept in touch with each other afterwards.

[lonewolf]

The fact they were able to restart those engines is a testament to the incredible durability and resilience of Rolls Royce.

[zachman]

03:55 When the crew is here to tell the story, something was done right

[Sahilprakash]

RIP Eric Moody, the Captain of British Airways Flight 9, who saved 263 people onboard he was a true hero

[whitepanda]

Respect for cameraman for flying along the plane to capture the problem

[KutsugeMindUrmoks]

25:17 "We have a small problem... All four engines have stopped." I shouldn't have laughed as hard as I did at this

[cusimilooking]

This has to be one of the few flights in history with such a remarkable ending. Had it not been for the technical expertise of the flight crew, the plane would have been doomed. God bless them and the passengers who had expressed such valor during the flight.

[Artymorty_]

This flight truly was guided by angels. Their names were Captain Eric Moody, First Officer Roger Greaves and Senior Engineer Officer Barry Townley-Freeman.

Truly first-class airmanship. My favourite civil aviation story.

R.I.P Captain Moody you absolute legend

[vanessaford]

It's a miracle they all survived, great pilots

[itaigurira]

"We have a small problem, all the engines have failed!“ 😂😂😂😂😂 give the man an Oscar

[wfyqihj]

I am gonna be honest, as an indonesian, volcano eruptions are already painful to deal with at land, i can't imagine how the passengers and the crews reacted to the problem, I have huge respect for them, My father was at the eruption scene and luckily got out, and he told me the story of how high and powerful the mount was, he said it was almost as high as a plane, and now i know he said it meaningly.

[michaelscott]

R.I.P Captain Eric Moody, your bravery and airmanship will never be forgotten.

[FannyLerouxTime]

It's the nicest thing that the crew and passengers still keep in touch, to have gone through something so traumatic, I'm sure having contact with each other will have helped.

[subnatgaming]

The fact that the pilots landed a 747 with almost no help and 0 visibility is insane

[gusmc]

What a testament to the human spirit, perseverance and the will to live. One setback after another....engines flameout, broken oxygen mask, repeated failures to restart engines, can't see out the windscreen...and yet they kept on. Simply an amazing tale.

[mikehunt]

RIP Eric Moody. A real hero. Cool under pressure and he got the job done.

[rebelruth]

We have a slight problem - all 4 engines have gone. We hope you are not too distressed.

[chukowiley]

Only legends know that this was a Mayday episode first.

[akaesthetics.]

It’s a miracle that the ALL 4 plane engines just magically came on, and they ALSO all survived. What awesome, amazing, great pilots.

[kookymonsta]

Speedbird's pilot Capt. Moody passed away today. He is a hero.