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Mayday S23E3 — Pressure Point (Japan Airlines Flight 123)
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Mayday•Season 23•Episode 3

Pressure Point (Japan Airlines Flight 123)

7.6/10 · 114 votesFeb 6, 2023

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 23•matches the season avg

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Just moments after takeoff, Japan Airlines Flight 123 experiences two explosions. The pilot is having trouble keeping the damaged Boeing 747 in the air. It plunges into the mountain. The accident becomes one of the deadliest accidents in aviation history. Investigators immediately suspect terrorism, but

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Episode Summary

"Pressure Point (Japan Airlines Flight 123)" is episode 3 of Mayday season 23. It scored 7.6/10 from 114 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 6, 2023.

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