Mayday · SEASON 3

Attack over Baghdad

Episode 2 · 2005-09-21

★ 7.7
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Season 3Episode 2★ 7.7/10
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Crime

Episode overview

On 22 November 2003, a European Air Transport Airbus A300 operating on behalf of DHL is climbing away from Baghdad International Airport, when the left wing explodes, causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later. A surface-to-air missile had been launched at the aircraft.

45 minutes

Season 3 episodes