When Pilots Push Too Far… | The Story Of ALM Flight 980

A passenger jet, miles from land, low on fuel and running out of options.... the year is 1970 and Flight ALM 980 was heading for St. Maarten’s runway but after a catastrophic series of events, ended up ditching into the ocean. How did they end up here? Find out.

Key points

  • Maartenu2019s runway but after a catastrophic series of events, ended up ditching into the ocean.
  • How did they end up here?
  • Find out.
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