A Surreal Sequence of Events Baffles Pilots of BA Flight 09 😵‍💫 Air Disasters | Smithsonian Channel

There was no explanation for the surreal lights that the pilots of BA Flight 09 witnessed outside their plane on June 24, 1982. Then, things took an even more unsettling turn when all 4 of their engines suddenly shut down.

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[CaptainJadenAR]

One of my favourite Air Disaster episodes ever. Wonderful and quick reacting pilots who landed this Jumbo Jet.

[shubhamshinde]

*For those who don't know:* It was volcanic ash that was causing this phenomenon, then later as the plane descended this stopped appearing and then pilots restarted their engines successfully and reached to their destination safely. Although the planes windshield and engines got damaged.

[iceyplayz_]

The first officer is doing mayday calls, the flight engineer is checking on things, and the captain is in control. Now that is what I call teamwork.

[SonyStudioPro]

For anyone wondering: that phenom that accured was due to vulcanic ashes. This has been recorded several times by different flights who passed a active volcano.

[ItsYaBoiBaller]

luckily the engines came back on and the crew were able to land safely

[tommcglone]

The pilots here were exceptional. I have met the captain of this flight, Eric Moody. Hes a stand up gent and he doesnt mind telling the story since it didnt really leave him traumatised as he said when i asked whether he had nightmares about it.

[EpicJoshua]

My dad went to Australia in 1982 and met a man at a bar who was onboard this flight and said that it was very scary.

[mohammeddrame]

Smithsoni's voice and way of narrating is refreshing and chill at thesame time

[arober]

Excellently neat stoked job fellows!! Nicely well done.
Luckily the engines came back on and the crew were able to land safely.

[EdgyShooter]

These pilots were absolutely amazing, I would recommend anyone to watch the Mini aircraft investigations video on this, he actually interviews the pilot!

[sandeepjaganath]

I find it amazing that the ATC below did not close the air space or at least warn planes flying in the region.

[louieosumo]

Yeah, those pilots believed they're in St Elmo's Fire, when in fact, in volcanic ash. Because they're flying at night, they're caught off guard. Despite being oblivious that they're on top of a volcano, they're able to land safely with the plane suffering minor damage and covered in volcanic ash. Because at night, the volcano's smoke is invisible unlike at daylight.

[sillycatgirlnya]

"ladies and gentlemen, we will now begin our light show."

[ConcordeError]

The St Elmo's fire on BA 09 fits quite well with the "It's Brighter Here" outro

[aircraftandmore]

That weird affect with the ash is like a spaceship enters hyperspace

[David-fdif]

“Oh my Lord look at engine four!” Sounds like C-3PO lol

[andrewilliamcesardossantos]

Engine 4 always gets into trouble, engine 4 is on fire, engine 4 went out

[EdgyShooter]

That awkward moment when you accidentally fly through a Stargate

[emiratesaviation]

This is exactly how all pilots should work.

[JohnDeere-qrkz]

The visuals are surreal: part Star Trek part Star Wars. The day a 747 went into warp drive, FTL flight.