Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)
Run Time: 46 mins
Air Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007
Average Rating: ⭐ 8 (3 votes)
5 Discovery Sky History National Geographic Channel National GeographicSeason 4 - Episode 2
Average Rating: ⭐ 8 (3)
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.