The Gimli Glider: How an Air Canada Boeing 767 Ran Out of Fuel at 41,000 Feet and All 69 Survived
On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 carrying 69 people suddenly lost both engines while flying at 41,000 feet over Canada. The aircraft had run out of fuel because of a calculation error involving kilograms and pounds. With no engine power, the pilots faced an extraordinary challenge: bring a large passenger jet safely … Read more