Crash Landing in Sioux City

National Geographic Channel Seconds From Disaster: Season 2: Episode 7

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Crash Landing in Sioux City

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National Geographic Channel | National Geographic | Air Date: September 13, 2005
Summary: On July 19, 1989, United Airlines flight 232 experienced a catastrophic failure on its number two tail mounted engine during the flight. The tail engine's fan disc split, severing all the hydraulic lines. The plane was uncontrollable and plunged towards the runway at speeds of almost three times the normal rate. It cartwheeled and brokeOn July 19, 1989, United Airlines flight 232 experienced a catastrophic failure on its number two tail mounted engine during the flight. The tail engine's fan disc split, severing all the hydraulic lines. The plane was uncontrollable and plunged towards the runway at speeds of almost three times the normal rate. It cartwheeled and broke into three parts, before erupting into a massive fireball. Of the 285 passengers onboard, 112 were killed. Expand
Genre(s): News/Documentary

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