The Flight 401 That Crashed Into Alligator-Infested Waters | Mayday

On 29 December 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 is on a flight to Miami International Airport. While making preparations to land, the crew are distracted by a faulty landing gear indicator light and accidentally disengage the autopilot while trying to resolve the problem. Flying at night, the...

51 min - Disasters & Survival - Wonder

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