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Black Box Down

Out of Fuel at 41,000 Feet

Apr 16, 2020
37:34

Air Canada Flight 143 runs out of fuel mid-flight and begins falling from the sky.

Flight 143, also known as the Gimli Glider, is making its routine passenger flight over Canada when it runs out of fuel while cruising at 41,000 feet. With no power and limited options, the flight crew is forced to make an emergency descent and land as quickly as possible.

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