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Pilot Betrayed (Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751) (S10E06)

S10E06

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