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Flying Blind

Mayday

calendar_todaySep 17, 2003 schedule45 min star7.3

On October 2, 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 is confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descends the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes into the water, killing everyone on board.

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Discovery
Sky History
National Geographic Channel
National Geographic

star Guest Stars

Pat Mastroianni

Pat Mastroianni

Lima Air Traffic Controller

Victor A. Young

Victor A. Young

Captain Eric Schreiber

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Nicholas Kilbertus

First Officer David Fernandez