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Lost Flights explores the full spectrum of aviation’s most captivating stories—those where things went terribly wrong and those where sheer skill, luck, or courage brought people back from the brink. Each episode delves into both heart-stopping crashes and miraculous moments of survival, sharing the details behind incidents that forever changed aviation. From forgotten disasters to breathtaking rescues, Lost Flights examines the moments that shaped the skies and the extraordinary resilience ...
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Ted Stevens Crash: Survival, Tragedy, and the Legacy of Alaska’s Skies
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On August 9, 2010, a routine flight over the rugged Alaskan wilderness turned into a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy. Among the passengers aboard the DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter was U.S. Senator, Ted Stevens, a towering figure in Alaskan history. Join us as we uncover the story of this fateful day, from the critical decisions in the cockpit to t…
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Out of Fuel at 41,000 Feet: The Gimli Glider Miracle
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Imagine cruising at 41,000 feet when the engines suddenly go silent. What happens next is a story of remarkable skill, human error, and a touch of luck. Join us on Lost Flights as we unravel the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, better known as the Gimli Glider. In this episode, you'll discover how a metric conversion mistake left a state-o…
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