Mayday: The Passenger Who Landed A Plane
On an early evening in October 2013, 77-year-old great-grandfather John Wildey was being flown home by his pilot friend after a day out in north Lincolnshire. The pilot suddenly started to feel unwell.
Documentary
Released
2001
Broadcaster
Channel 4
Key Personnel
Tom Brisley
CEO & Creative Director
The Incredible Story of a Passenger's Fight to Land a Plane
The Incredible Story of a Passenger's Fight to Land a Plane
Ten minutes later, he had collapsed at the controls, 1,500 feet up in the air. John had no flying experience, and it was starting to get dark.
This documentary tells the story of how, against all the odds, he managed to land the plane in pitch darkness, with help from a small team who were scrambled to provide instructions from the ground and air.
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