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Mayday S5E7 — Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)
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Mayday•Season 5•Episode 7

Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)

7.9/10 · 179 votesMay 21, 200845 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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South African Airways Flight 295 starts filling with smoke over the Indian Ocean. A fire has erupted in the rear main level cargo area; the pilots successfully open the doors in flight to clear the smoke from the aircraft, however it crashes with no survivors.

Directed byP.J. Naworynski
Written byCarl Knutson

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Stephen Bogaert

Stephen Bogaert

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Carl Knutson

Writer

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P.J. Naworynski

Director

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Episode Summary

"Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)" is episode 7 of Mayday season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 179 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by P.J. Naworynski and written by Carl Knutson, it aired on May 21, 2008.