S13·E2 Disaster on the Potomac (Air Florida Flight 90)
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On 13 January 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 takes off from a snowy runway in Washington D.C, stalls at 300 feet altitude, strikes a road bridge and crashes into the Potomac River, killing a total of 78 people. The causes were ice on the wings and the pilots' failure to turn on the engines' anti-freeze system, causing erroneous engine instrument readings.
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When did Season 13 Episode 2 of Mayday air?
Season 13, Episode 2 ('Disaster on the Potomac (Air Florida Flight 90)') originally aired on December 23, 2013.
How long is Season 13 Episode 2 ('Disaster on the Potomac (Air Florida Flight 90)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mayday Season 13 Episode 2?
On 13 January 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 takes off from a snowy runway in Washington D.C, stalls at 300 feet altitude, strikes a road bridge and crashes into the Potomac River, killing a total of 78 people. The causes were ice on the wings and the pilots' failure to turn on the engines' anti-freeze...
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