Panic on the Runway (British Airtours Flight 28M)
S9 E1 September 8, 2010 0h 45m
★ 7.3
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Overview
On 22 August 1985, an engine of British Airtours Flight 28M fails during takeoff, puncturing a hole in the wing fuel tank and starting a fire. The crew successfully abandons the takeoff and stops the aircraft on the runway, but the fire spreads to the cabin. 55 people die before they can evacuate, mainly due to inhaling toxic smoke. The investigation found that fatigue of a part in the engine caused it to fail.
Guest Stars
Mark Burns
Captain Terrington
Richard McMillan
First Officer Love
Andrew Musselman
Purser Bradbury
Melissa Kramer
Flight Attendant Toff
Rayisa Kondracki
Lindsay Davies
Philip Graeme
Air Traffic Controller