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Mayday S11E6 — Turning Point (Northwest Airlines Flight 85)
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Mayday•Season 11•Episode 6

Turning Point (Northwest Airlines Flight 85)

8.2/10 · 164 votesDec 29, 201145 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 11•+0.3 vs season avg

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On 9 October 2002, Northwest Airlines Flight 85 is cruising above the Bering Sea, when the lower rudder segment suddenly deflects to the left. The pilots divert the aircraft to a successful emergency landing at Anchorage, Alaska, by using engine thrust for control. The incident

Directed byGeorge D'Amato
Written byArmen Kazazian
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Episode Summary

"Turning Point (Northwest Airlines Flight 85)" is episode 6 of Mayday season 11. It scored 8.2/10 from 164 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by George D'Amato and written by Armen Kazazian, it aired on December 29, 2011.

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