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Mayday Season 1, Episode 4: Flying on Empty
On August 24, 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots of the aircraft glide it to a safe landing on a runway at a naval base on an island in the Azores. Watch Mayday Season 1, Episode 4 Flying on Empty in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Mayday Season 1, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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