Panic Over The Pacific (China Airlines Flight 006)
Run Time: 46 mins
Air Date: Sun, 20 May 2007
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5 Discovery Sky History National Geographic Channel National GeographicSeason 4 - Episode 6
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On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four (right-side outer) engine flames out. As the crew tries to restart the engine, the Boeing 747SP stalls and enters into a spin. The crew successfully regains control, restarts the engine and lands safely at San Francisco International Airport. The incident was caused by pilot error. Alternate title: "6 Mile Plunge"