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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 14 · Episode 5

Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)

Aired Feb 10, 2015at 10PM·45m

On 3 September 1989, the pilots of Varig Flight 254 enter an incorrect heading into the flight computer. Instead of flying towards its destination, the aircraft flies west and after some time is over a remote area of the Amazon jungle. Attempts to reach an alternative airport are unsuccessful, and the aircraft eventually runs out of fuel. The pilot makes a belly landing in the jungle where 13 people die.

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When did Mayday Season 14 Episode 5 air?

Mayday Season 14 Episode 5 aired on February 10, 2015 at 10 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 14 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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