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Witness - Sucked out of a Plane

In 1989, nine passengers were sucked out of a plane when a cargo door opened over the Pacific. United Airlines Flight 811 was flying from Hawaii to New Zealand when the accident happened.

In 1989, nine passengers were sucked out a plane when a cargo door opened over the Pacific.

United Airlines Flight 811 was flying from Hawaii to New Zealand when the accident happened.

We hear from two passengers on board the plane.

  • Broadcast on BBC World Service, 2:50AM Tue, 21 Feb 2012
  • Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
  • First broadcast BBC World Service, 9:50AM Mon, 20 Feb 2012
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  • Duration 10 minutes

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