On July 19, 1989, United Airlines Flight 232, a DC-10, suffered a catastrophic engine failure mid-flight. What followed was a battle against the odds, a remarkable landing attempt, and a lesson in aviation that changed the industry forever.
In this episode I have the absolute privilege to talk to the lead investigator Bob Macintosh and learn from his insights and experiences.
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Flight 232: A Story of Disaster and Survival by Laurence Gonzales
Content
(00:00) Intro
(02:50) How it all started
(12:45) Challenges of the investigation
(22:32) Why the evidence was crucial
(27:55) Crew Performance
(40:24) Lessons learned
(48:58) Conclusion
