Air Canada's Miracle Landing
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On June 2, 1983, Air Canada Flight 797 faced a catastrophic electrical fire in the lavatory, leading to a harrowing emergency landing in Cincinnati. Despite heavy smoke and malfunctioning controls, the crew managed to land safely, but a deadly flashover fire claimed 23 lives. The crews quick thinking, including moving passengers forward and briefing them on emergency exits, saved many lives. The incident led to significant safety improvements, including mandatory lavatory smoke detectors and improved firefighting gear.
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