On December 27, 1991, Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 experienced a dramatic crash landing in Gottröra shortly after takeoff, miraculously resulting in no fatalities. The incident was caused by ice accumulation on the wings, which was ingested by both engines, leading to severe internal damage. Compounding the issue, an automatic system designed to boost engine thrust, unknown to the pilots, inadvertently contributed to the engines' malfunction. The event highlighted critical safety oversights and the impact of environmental conditions on aviation.
Show
Mayday
Episode
S10E06
Air Date
Dec 03, 2011
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Who's in Control (Turkish Airlines Flight 1951)
S10E02
The Heathrow Enigma (British Airways Flight 38)
S10E03
Cockpit Failure (Crossair Flight 3597)
S10E04
Hudson River Runway (US Airways Flight 1549)
S10E05
Dead Tired (Colgan Air Flight 3407)
S10E06
Pilot Betrayed (Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751)