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Mayday S9E5 — Target Is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007)
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Mayday•Season 9•Episode 5

Target Is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007)

7.9/10 · 187 votesOct 6, 201045 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 9•+0.2 vs season avg

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On 1 September 1983, during the Cold War, Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was shot down after violating Soviet airspace. The crew did not switch the autopilot from heading to INS mode following take off which caused the aircraft to deviate from its assigned flight

Directed byGeorge D'Amato
Written byArmen Kazazian
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Armen Kazazian

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Episode Summary

"Target Is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007)" is episode 5 of Mayday season 9. It scored 7.9/10 from 187 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by George D'Amato and written by Armen Kazazian, it aired on October 6, 2010.

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