Name: Mayday
Genre: Documentary

Mayday Episode 14.05 Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)

Mayday Episode 14.05 Vanishing Act (Varig Flight 254)

Episode Premiere

February 10, 2015

Genre

Documentary

Production Company

Cineflix Productions

Official Site

http://www.discovery.ca/Shows/Mayday

Information

Episode Premiere

February 10, 2015

Genre

Documentary

Period

2003 -

Production Co

Cineflix Productions

Distributor

Official Site

http://www.discovery.ca/Shows/Mayday

Cast and Crew

Director

Tim Wolochatiuk

Screenwriter

Greg Beer

Main Cast

Stephen Bogaert

Additional Cast

Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
Marco Grazzini
Michael Reventar
Emidio Michetti
Paquito 'Paco' Hernaci

Synopsis

On 3 September 1989, the pilots of Varig Flight 254 enter an incorrect heading into the flight computer. Instead of flying towards its destination, the aircraft flies west and after some time is over a remote area of the Amazon jungle. Attempts to reach an alternative airport are unsuccessful, and the aircraft eventually runs out of fuel. The pilot makes a belly landing in the jungle where 13 people die.