Fire in the Air
Synopsis
247 passengers and 14 crew members died in the crash of Air China Flight 2120, marking the deadliest incident in DC-8 history.
Synopsis
Captain Allen Davidge and his crew faced a dire situation aboard Air China Flight 2120 on August 20, 1999. As smoke filled the cabin, the pilots struggled to maintain control of the aircraft, which was 11 miles from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With flames engulfing the cabin and passengers gasping for air, the crew declared an emergency. The flight ended tragically when the plane crashed, resulting in the deaths of 247 passengers and 14 crew members, marking the deadliest DC-8 accident in history.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the chaos inside flight 2120 as flames engulf the cabin.
- Find out how the pilots declared an emergency at 2,000 feet.
- Meet mechanic Jean Paul Felipe who recognized the aircraft's danger.
Did You Know
- Flight 2120 had 247 passengers and 14 crew members on board.
- The crash occurred 11 miles from Jeddah, a city with a population of two million.
- The incident resulted in the deadliest crash of a DC-8 in history.
- The pilots lost all hydraulics and had no ailerons during the emergency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to flight 2120?
Flight 2120 experienced an on-board fire, leading to the loss of control and ultimately crashing, resulting in the deaths of 247 passengers and 14 crew members.
How far was flight 2120 from Jeddah when the situation worsened?
Flight 2120 was 11 miles away from Jeddah when the pilots realized they were in serious trouble.
What was the significance of the crash of flight 2120?
The crash of flight 2120 is noted as the worst accident ever for a Canadian airline and the deadliest crash of a DC-8 in history.
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