Video summary
Mayday: Air Disaster on Air Canada Flight 143
This Mayday: Air Disaster episode follows Air Canada Flight 143 as fuel pressure warnings turn into a full power loss over central Canada. The transcript highlights the crew's attempt to divert to Winnipeg, the loss of both engines, and the urgent effort to guide the aircraft to a landing using limited instruments and backup procedures.
Fuel system emergency
A new Boeing 767 flight develops fuel pressure warnings that escalate into a dual-engine failure.
Diversion and briefing
The crew diverts toward Winnipeg and prepares passengers for a possible emergency landing.
Air traffic control loses contact
The aircraft loses its transponder and must be tracked with backup and older radar methods.
Dead-stick landing attempt
The episode focuses on the crew's effort to land a heavy jet after both engines shut down.
Topics
Fuel system alerts
Fuel pressure warnings on a new Boeing 767 become the first sign of trouble.
Emergency diversion
The crew diverts from Edmonton toward Winnipeg and prepares the cabin for an emergency landing.
Loss of power and recovery
After both engines fail, the aircraft relies on backup systems and air traffic control assistance.
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Transcript
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the computer that had replaced the 767s flight engineer was broken and no one knew who should be doing its job air canada 143 was essentially down a man and the goal is to prevent a recurrence of this particular event and also we also find out other systems that might have been either at fault or maybe they
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Viewer Reaction
Comments focus on Bob Pearson's calm handling of the emergency, the rarity of the situation, and the tension of the glide and landing sequence. Several viewers single out the script and pacing of the episode, while others note how the story changes perceptions of aircraft safety and engine-out procedures.
Comment themes
Engine failure and recovery
The discussion centers on the aircraft losing both engines, the crew's emergency response, and the use of backup systems and radar to recover the flight.
High-stakes aviation drama
Comments also emphasize the narrow margin for error and the surprise that the landing was possible at all.
Audience signals
Praise for the captain
Many comments frame Bob Pearson as a hero for landing the aircraft and preventing loss of life.
The glide feels extraordinary
Viewers react strongly to the idea of a large 767 gliding silently without engines.
Script and delivery stand out
Some comments highlight memorable lines and narration from the episode.
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I don't give a care what ANYONE says, Bob Pearson 100% is a hero. He accomplished something NO ONE could do, even in the simulator. He didn't crash, no loss of life, and no serious injuries. On top of that, only 10 people with minor injuries. Give that man every accolade in aviation. The fuel error realistically was...
@30:15 “They don’t hear the plane coming for them. Without engines it’s silent, and one thing the 767 doesn’t have, is a horn.” Now that’s how you write a script 😂
My son was afraid to fly, and a pilot told him that even if the plane loses both engines, the plane can glide a long while, and that there will be an airfield in range in any direction for the plane to glide to. I know that landing is the difficult part, but it still gave us some comfort.
HE SLIDE SLIPPED A BOEING 767! That is absolutely insane. I can’t even begin to understand how he was able to do that with a plane of that size. Unbelievable
Bob Pearson (the glider) deserves every aviation and civil recognition known to man. He literally saved everyone on the plane.
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