The software that betrayed Flight 751

A routine departure turned into a terrifying emergency when a passenger aircraft lost power from both engines shortly after takeoff. Hidden ice on the wings broke loose and was drawn into the engines, causing severe damage and leaving the crew with almost no time to react. As the failing engines struggled, an automatic system made recovery even more difficult by increasing power instead of reducing it. With both engines lost at low altitude, the captain relied on exceptional skill to glide the aircraft toward a suitable landing area. The plane broke apart on impact, but a combination of precise decision-making and fortunate circumstances allowed everyone on board to survive. The incident later led to important safety improvements and a deeper understanding of the dangers of ice contamination and automated systems. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/Air_Crash_Chronicles Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/