Southern Airways 242 Lost Both Engines | Mayday: Science of Disaster

Southern Airways Flight 242 lost both engines midair after flying into a violent storm. In this episode of Mayday: Science of Disaster, see how outdated radar, misread weather, and deadly hail led to one of aviation's most harrowing crashes. Mayday: Science of Disaster S02 E02 0:00 - Flight 242 Enters the Storm 5:09 - Weather Radar Fails the Crew 10:35 - Both Engines Cut Out 12:07 - Highway Landing Without Power 15:05 - Aviation Weather Center Responds 20:01 - Delta 191 Hits a Microburst 26:02 - Terminal Doppler Radar is Born 28:45 - Flight 1420’s Risky Decision 37:08 - Volcanic Ash Aviation Hazard 47:19 - Lessons from Disaster and Change 🔬 Discover the wonders of science on Curious?: Science and Engineering! Click the links to explore recent uploads featuring groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions.    • The Heavy Bomber That Changed Warfare | Gr...      • Surviving a Near-Fatal Jet Malfunction | D...      • Behind Dairy Milk! | Inside Cadbury Chocol...   Mayday: Science of Disaster takes you inside the explosive world of decompression failures. Ripped Apart revisits catastrophic aviation disasters from the past 50 years, revealing how sudden pressure loss can rip planes apart and change lives forever. Watch more intense episodes of Mayday here!    • COMPILATIONS! | Curious?: Science and Engi...      • Mayday: Air Disaster | Curious?: Science a...      • Mayday: Accident Files | Curious?: Science...   Welcome to the official Curious?: Science and Engineering YouTube Channel! Be inspired to dive into the world of science and engineering! From wacky experiments to life-changing moments, explore how projects shape countries and how remarkable creations stand out globally. Feeling curious? We’ve got just the channel for you. 🔬 Love science and engineering? Subscribe to Curious? Science and Engineering for exciting experiments, life-changing moments, and captivating discoveries! 🚀🔍✨    / @curiousscienceandengineering   #CuriousScienceandEngineering #ScienceandEngineering #Curious Explore mind-blowing discoveries and groundbreaking innovations. Watch the top Curious?: Science and Engineering videos now! 🔬🚀    • Clean Energy with Stirling Engine Technolo...      • The Hidden Danger of Pressure - Curious?: ...      • Hawker Siddeley Trident and the BEA Flight...   Are you fascinated by science and engineering? Then you'll love Mayday Air Disaster! Dive into gripping air crash investigations and expert analyses that unravel the mysteries of aviation disasters.    • Could IFO 21 Have Avoided Disaster? | Mayd...      • Air China 129's Fatal Descent | Mayday: Ai...      • Worst Equipment Failures in Aviation Histo...   Keep exploring the extraordinary! 🌍⚡ Discover more thrilling stories, groundbreaking discoveries, and unforgettable adventures across our network. Where will your curiosity take you next? 🔍✨    / @curioustrueheroes      / @curiousnaturalworld