Fatal Distraction (Eastern Airlines Flight 401)
Mayday · Season 5 · Episode 8
A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operating Eastern Airlines Flight 401 to Miami International Airport crashes in the Everglades because the crew is distracted by a faulty landing gear indicator light and accidentally disengage the autopilot. 101 people die.
Episode Details
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Season
5
Episode
8
Air Date
28/May/2008
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
45 min
Overview
Episode summary.
A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operating Eastern Airlines Flight 401 to Miami International Airport crashes in the Everglades because the crew is distracted by a faulty landing gear indicator light and accidentally disengage the autopilot. 101 people die.
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