Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)

Overview

On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 9 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung in Indonesia during a major eruption.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

David Rosser

Captain Moody

A

Adam Weiner

First Officer Greaves

D

Darren Hynes

Flight Engineer Townley-Freeman

Robert Fulton

Chief Steward Skinner

Barbara Gordon

Betty Tootell

Dorothy Gordon

Phyllis Welch