Mayday - S05E03: Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)

Name: Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Crime
Released: 2008-04-23
Duration: 46 min
Rating: 7.2

Apr 23, 2008IMDb : 7.2Documentary, Drama, CrimeSeason 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. 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.

Director: Ian Robertson, Christopher Blow

Cast: Stephen Bogaert

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All Episodes - Season 5

01Explosive Evidence (Air India Flight 182)Apr 09, 2008 02Behind Closed Doors (American Airlines Flight 96 and Turkish Airlines Flight 981)Apr 16, 2008 03Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)Apr 23, 2008 04Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)Apr 30, 2008 05Invisible Killer (Delta Air Lines Flight 191)May 07, 2008 06Gimli Glider (Air Canada Flight 143)May 14, 2008 07Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)May 21, 2008 08Fatal Distraction (Eastern Airlines Flight 401)May 28, 2008 09Mixed Signals (Birgenair Flight 301)Jun 04, 2008 10Phantom Strike (Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907)Jun 11, 2008

Mayday S05E03 Synopsis

Stream Mayday "Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 7.2/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2008-04-23, this episode is part of Season 5 of Mayday. Directed by Ian Robertson, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Stephen Bogaert among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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...