10 Questions
What was the cause of the LANSA Flight 508 crash on December 24, 1971?
Lightning strike
How many people survived the LANSA Flight 508 crash?
One
What was the occupation of Juliane Koepcke's parents?
Biologist and ornithologist
Why did Juliane and her mother delay their return to the research station?
So Juliane could attend her high school graduation ceremony
What was the name of the airport where Juliane and her mother boarded the LANSA Flight 508?
Jorge Chávez International Airport
What happened to the plane mid-flight?
The plane was struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm.
What did Juliane hear her mother say during the crash?
Her mother said, 'Now it's all over.'
What did Juliane do to try to find help after the crash?
She followed a stream, reasoning that it would likely lead to a river where people might live or fish.
What did Juliane find in the wreckage that helped her survive for 10 days?
A single packet of sweets.
Who eventually helped Juliane and treated her wounds?
Local woodcutters who used the hut as a base.
Test your knowledge about the tragic crash of LANSA Flight 508, which was struck by lightning and crashed into the Amazon rainforest in 1971. Only one passenger, Juliane Koepcke, survived this disaster. Learn more about this aviation incident and Juliane's incredible story.
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