On January 19, 1995, Bristow Flight 56C's crew faces a dire situation when lightning strikes, crippling the helicopter's tail rotor. This unfortunate event necessitates an emergency autorotation, leading to a controlled ditching in the turbulent sea. Amid challenging ocean conditions, the courageous crew successfully coordinates a rescue operation, with nearby vessels coming to the aid of the 16 oil rig workers and pilots on board.
Show
Mayday
Episode
S03E07
Air Date
Oct 26, 2005
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Hanging by a Thread
S03E02
Attack over Baghdad
S03E03
Out of Control
S03E04
Fight for Your Life
S03E05
Bomb on Board
S03E06
Mistaken Identity
S03E07
Helicopter Down
S03E08
Death and Denial
S03E09
Kid in the Cockpit
S03E10
Head On Collision
S03E11
Collision Course
S03E12
Runaway Train
S03E13
Ocean Landing