On Friday, 30 August 2024, at 9:00 PM, Channel 5 presents the gripping story of Flight BA5390 in the episode “Flying Pilot.”
At 8:20 am, 17,000 feet above Oxfordshire, a routine flight from Birmingham to Malaga was abruptly thrown into chaos. A front windscreen shattered, unleashing a torrent of freezing wind into the passenger cabin and triggering panic. However, the true extent of the emergency became clear in the cockpit. The captain was partially sucked out of the window, his body battering the aircraft’s exterior, while a flight attendant desperately tried to secure him by holding onto his legs.
As passengers struggled to breathe in the oxygen-deprived cabin and chaos ensued, the co-pilot faced an immense challenge. Alone in the cockpit, battling against the force of a 250-mile-per-hour wind rushing into the flight deck, they had to navigate busy airspace and ensure the safety of the plane and its occupants.
This episode of Terror at 30,000 Feet explores the harrowing and remarkable events of Flight BA5390. Through first-hand accounts from survivors and dramatic reconstructions, Channel 5 offers a detailed glimpse into the cabin and cockpit during one of aviation’s most unforgettable incidents.
Terror at 30,000 Feet: Flying Pilot airs on Channel 5, Friday, 30 August 2024, at 9:00 PM.
