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Mayday (2003)

S5E8 Fatal Distraction (Eastern Airlines Flight 401)

May 28, 2008 Season 5 Episode 8 Documentary, Drama, Crime

Eastern Airlines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, meets tragedy as it heads to Miami International Airport. The crew becomes preoccupied with a malfunctioning landing gear light, leading to the unintentional disconnection of the autopilot. This critical error results in a devastating crash in the Everglades, claiming the lives of 101 individuals on board.