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To: llevrok
I used to travel on 777’s to and from Asia. It was always in the back of my mind what would happen if 1 of the 2 engines failed

The crew would simply land at the nearest suitable airport.

17 posted on 05/09/2020 8:41:36 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (In time of peace, prepare for war.)
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To: AlaskaErik

“The crew would simply land at the nearest suitable airport.”

Which would be the Pacific?


22 posted on 05/09/2020 8:49:07 PM PDT by Armscor38
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To: AlaskaErik
The crew would simply land at the nearest suitable airport.

NYT July 30, 1983: JET'S FUEL RAN OUT AFTER METRIC CONVERSION ERRORS

This was a 767 flying at 41,000 feet that ran out of fuel and then landed with ZERO engines.

Wikipedia article at Gimli Glider.

ML/NJ

70 posted on 05/10/2020 5:59:46 AM PDT by ml/nj
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