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When Air Canada jet ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet in 1983: How all 69 survived

The Times of India ·

On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 experienced a loss of engine power while traversing over Manitoba. With 61 passengers and 8 crew aboard, a serious fuel miscalculation by ground staff resulted in a 45 percent shortage. Remarkably, the pilots managed to glide the aircraft and executed an…

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