S5·E3 Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 3
- Air Date
- April 23, 2008
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Ian Robertson
- Writer
- Christopher Blow
- Score
- 7.2/10 (6 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
On 4 April 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242, a flight from Huntsville, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, flies through a severe thunderstorm and is hit by large hailstones. Both engines of the DC-9-31 fail, and the aircraft makes an emergency landing on a highway in New Hope, Paulding County, Georgia. However, it collides with a gas station and explodes, killing 62 people on board and eight on the ground. Two more die later of injuries sustained during the crash.
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When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Mayday air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)') originally aired on April 23, 2008.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mayday Season 5 Episode 3?
On 4 April 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242, a flight from Huntsville, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, flies through a severe thunderstorm and is hit by large hailstones. Both engines of the DC-9-31 fail, and the aircraft makes an emergency landing on a highway in New Hope, Paulding County, Georgia. ...
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