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Mayday S4E2 — Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)
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Mayday•Season 4•Episode 2

Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)

8.5/10 · 241 votesApr 22, 200745 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 4•+0.6 vs season avg

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On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 9 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire

Directed byMike Douglas
Written byLarry Bambrick
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Episode Summary

"Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)" is episode 2 of Mayday season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 241 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mike Douglas and written by Larry Bambrick, it aired on April 22, 2007.

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