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Mayday

Mayday

2003Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2326 Seasons240 Episodes8.2TMDB
5DiscoverySky HistoryNational Geographic ChannelNational Geographic

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.

Created by: André Barro, Bernard Vaillot
Season 3 · Episode 2

Attack over Baghdad

Aired Sep 21, 2005at 7:30PM·45m

On 22 November 2003, a European Air Transport Airbus A300 operating on behalf of DHL is climbing away from Baghdad International Airport, when the left wing explodes, causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later. A surface-to-air missile had been launched at the aircraft.

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When did Mayday Season 3 Episode 2 air?

Mayday Season 3 Episode 2 aired on September 21, 2005 at 7:30 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 3 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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