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Bad Attitude (Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509)

Mayday

Season 11Episode 7Aired 2012-01-20
Bad Attitude (Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509)

Bad Attitude (Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509)

On 22 December 1999, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509, en route from London Stansted Airport to Milan, Italy, crashes into a field about 55 seconds after taking off, killing all four crew members on board. The causes of the crash were the captain following the indications of a malfunctioning attitude indicator and lack of communication amongst the crew members.