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What was the make of the passenger jet that experienced distress mid-flight?
What was the make of the passenger jet that experienced distress mid-flight?
At what time did the departure of Flight 16 from Newark Airport occur on Halloween Night 2011?
At what time did the departure of Flight 16 from Newark Airport occur on Halloween Night 2011?
Where was Flight 16 from Newark headed to?
Where was Flight 16 from Newark headed to?
What kind of emergency landing had occurred near the site of the 'Miracle on the Hudson'?
What kind of emergency landing had occurred near the site of the 'Miracle on the Hudson'?
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What caused the crew members to rush to the cockpit minutes before landing?
What caused the crew members to rush to the cockpit minutes before landing?
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How much fuel did Captain Rona have left just before attempting the emergency landing?
How much fuel did Captain Rona have left just before attempting the emergency landing?
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What did the Black box data reveal about the landing gear during the emergency descent?
What did the Black box data reveal about the landing gear during the emergency descent?
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What step did the Polish Air Force take to investigate the issue with Flight 16?
What step did the Polish Air Force take to investigate the issue with Flight 16?
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Which passenger class passenger noticed some unusual activity before landing?
Which passenger class passenger noticed some unusual activity before landing?
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What was the final destination of Flight 16 before experiencing distress mid-flight?
What was the final destination of Flight 16 before experiencing distress mid-flight?
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Study Notes
- A story about Travelers is being shared, focusing on an event involving a passenger jet in distress.
- The plane, a Boeing 767 operated by Lot Polish Airlines, was carrying 200-31 passengers and crew, en route to Warsaw.
- Departure from Newark Airport occurred around 10 p.m. on Halloween Night 2011.
- Ground maintenance crew declared the aircraft fit for takeoff.
- Mid-flight, both engines failed, leaving the passengers in a desperate situation, relying on the pilot's skills to save them.
- The event took place near the site of the "Miracle on the Hudson," where an earlier plane made a successful emergency landing in the Hudson River.
- The incident was unprecedented in aviation history, with a larger aircraft attempting a similar landing on a hard runway.- Flight 16 from Newark to Warsaw experienced an unexpected emergency with one of its hydraulic systems despite having backup systems.
- The flight was smooth until minutes before landing, when business class passenger Greg Cohen noticed flight attendants rushing to the cockpit.
- Crew members were hesitant to provide information, but it became apparent that there was a serious issue with all three landing gears.
- Captain Rona had about an hour and 20 minutes of fuel left and the possibility of a crash landing without functioning gear.
- Emergency landing Black box data showed that the landing gear would not go down.
- Polish Air Force F-16s were scrambled to investigate the issue as the plane circled Warsaw.
- With about 20 minutes to go, Greg Cohen texted his last message to his wife, expressing his love for her and their children.
- Residents of Warsaw gathered at the airport to watch the drama unfold on live television.
- The plane made a belly flop landing on the runway, with no bounce or explosion as feared.
- Emergency crews quickly extinguished a fire on the right engine and passengers evacuated safely.
- Captain Rona became a national hero in Poland and the US for saving 231 lives.
- The investigation into the cause of the malfunction is ongoing.
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Test your knowledge about the emergency landing of Lot Polish Airlines Flight 16, where a Boeing 767 faced engine failure and landing gear issues, requiring a heroic belly flop landing by Captain Rona to save 231 lives in Warsaw. Explore the events leading up to the dramatic rescue and aftermath of this unprecedented aviation incident.
