On May 24, 1988, TACA Airlines Flight 110, a nearly new Boeing 737, encounters severe turbulence during a thunderstorm, leading to a dual engine failure. Captain Carlos Dardano skillfully navigates the crisis, executing a remarkable deadstick landing on a tight grass levee in the Michoud region of eastern New Orleans. His expert handling of the emergency ensures the safe arrival of all onboard, showcasing his exceptional piloting skills amid dire circumstances.
Show
Mayday
Episode
S11E11
Air Date
Feb 17, 2012
Season 11 Episodes
S11E01
Deadly Reputation (TAM Airlines Flight 3054)
S11E02
The Plane That Flew Too High (West Caribbean Airways Flight 708)
S11E03
Split Decision (Arrow Air Flight 1285)
S11E04
Break Up Over Texas (Continental Express Flight 2574)
S11E05
Munich Air Disaster (British European Airways Flight 609)
S11E06
Turning Point (Northwest Airlines Flight 85)
S11E07
Bad Attitude (Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509)
S11E08
Blind Spot (PSA Flight 182)
S11E09
Under Pressure (Nigeria Airways Flight 2120)
S11E10
I'm the Problem (Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771)
S11E11
Nowhere to Land (TACA Flight 110)
S11E12
The Invisible Plane (The Linate Airport Disaster)
S11E13
Impossible Landing (United Airlines Flight 232)