Air Crash Investigation - S04E06 Panic Over The Pacific (China Airlines Flight 006)

Description

On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four engine flamed out. As the crew tried to restart the engine the aircraft, a Boeing 747, stalled and went into a spin. The crew successfully regained control, restarted the engine and landed safely. The incident was caused by pilot error.

Type of aircraft: Boeing 747SP.
Cause of disaster: Engine failure, Pilot error, Jet lag, Spatial disorientation.

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