On June 2, 1983, Air Canada Flight 797 experiences a devastating fire that starts in the aircraft's restroom. The crew attempts an emergency landing in Cincinnati; however, upon touchdown, the plane is consumed by flames, resulting in the tragic deaths of 23 individuals, including renowned musician Stan Rogers. The catastrophic flashover occurs when the aircraft doors are opened after landing, exacerbating the situation and leading to a significant loss of life.
Show
True Jackson, VP
Episode
S04E03
Air Date
Apr 29, 2007
Season 4 Episodes
S04E01
Miracle Escape (Air France Flight 358)
S04E02
Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)
S04E03
Fire Fight (Air Canada Flight 797)
S04E04
Missed Approach (Korean Air Flight 801)
S04E05
Hidden Danger (United Airlines 585, USAir 427 and Eastwind Airlines 517)
S04E06
Panic Over The Pacific (China Airlines Flight 006)
S04E07
Out Of Sight (1986 Cerritos mid-air collision)
S04E08
Fog of War (1996 Croatia USAF CT-43)
S04E09
Vertigo
S04E10
Ghost Plane (Helios Airways Flight 522)