British Airways Flight 5390: 5 Incredible Facts About The Fatality-Free Windscreen Blowout

Nearly 34 years ago, British Airways Flight 5390, operating a scheduled flight from Birmingham Airport in England to Malaga Airport in Spain, suffered a rapid decompression at 17,300 ft. Utilizing a BAE 1-11, the aircraft carried 87 passengers and crew when the incident occurred. Approximately 22 minutes into the flight, a windshield panel separated from the frame, causing a rapid decompression.

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