Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the ditching of ALM Flight 980. For some, this day will be remembered for the heroism of the rescuers and for gratitude for having survived. For others, this is a day of remembrance. For the past week, I've been going over audio from interviews I did nearly …
Miracle on the Hudson, ALM 980, and lessons learned
This week marks the tenth anniversary of the ditching of USAir Flight 1549. As we look back on that event, it may also be a good time to remember another important ditching – the ditching of ALM Flight 980. While the Flight 1549 ditching is universally well known, the ALM Flight 980 ditching in …
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Ghost Plane
This is truly a rare image. It's the only one I know of. The plane in this picture hasn't been seen in over 43 years. But I know exactly where it is, or at least I know within a few miles of where it is. It's currently sitting at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. Note the name printed on the nose of …