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Mayday S12E4 — Pushed to the Limit (SilkAir Flight 185)
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Mayday•Season 12•Episode 4

Pushed to the Limit (SilkAir Flight 185)

7.9/10 · 170 votesAug 24, 201245 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 12•+0.1 vs season avg

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On 19 December 1997, SilkAir Flight 185, en route to Singapore, crashes into the Musi River in Indonesia after abruptly diving from its cruise altitude, killing all 104 passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash was disputed: a US investigation concluded

Directed byKarl Jason
Written byDouglas Crosbie
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Stephen Bogaert

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Douglas Crosbie

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Episode Summary

"Pushed to the Limit (SilkAir Flight 185)" is episode 4 of Mayday season 12. It scored 7.9/10 from 170 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Karl Jason and written by Douglas Crosbie, it aired on August 24, 2012.

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