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Mayday S14E5 — Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)
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Mayday•Season 14•Episode 5

Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)

7.6/10 · 135 votesFeb 10, 201545 min

Ranked #6 of 11 in Season 14•matches the season avg

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On 3 September 1989, the pilots of Varig Flight 254 enter an incorrect heading into the flight computer. Instead of flying towards its destination, the aircraft flies west and after some time is over a remote area of the Amazon jungle. Attempts to reach an

Directed byTim Wolochatiuk
Written byGreg Beer
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Stephen Bogaert

Stephen Bogaert

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Tim Wolochatiuk

Tim Wolochatiuk

Director

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Greg Beer

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Episode Summary

"Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)" is episode 5 of Mayday season 14. It scored 7.6/10 from 135 votes, ranking #6 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Tim Wolochatiuk and written by Greg Beer, it aired on February 10, 2015.

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