Both Engines Dead! ATR 72 Deadstick Landing

Both engines just quit — now what? In this simulator flight, I’ll show you how to land an ATR 72-600 with no power at all. From 8 000 ft over Dubai, both engines flame out, and I’ll glide the aircraft all the way to the runway using only aerodynamic control and backup systems. This one-take recording shows real-time pilot actions, decision-making, and how training can turn a total failure into a safe landing. Social Links 🔗   / flywithmagnar     / flywithmagnar     / magnar-nordal      / @flywithmagnar   "New Moon" 🎵 🎼 Created and produced by Miho Terachi. 🎷 Performed by Miho Terachi (sax) and Marie Takeda (piano). 🎙️ Recorded at Sparkling Studio, Japan.    / @terachimiho   Welcome to a full-length, one-take demonstration of what every pilot hopes never to experience: a total engine failure on both engines of an ATR 72-600. In this video, I’m flying a professional simulator near Dubai. Starting at 10 000 ft, both engines are programmed to flame out—first one at 9 500 ft and the other at 8 000 ft. From there, I show exactly how pilots manage a complete loss of power, step-by-step, all the way to landing. What You’ll See Engine 1 failure: torque drops, alerts appear, memory actions begin — feathering, securing, and maintaining control. Single-engine management: PAN PAN call, descent planning, and using the autopilot while possible. Engine 2 failure: total power loss, autopilot disconnect, display switching, and trimming manually to stabilize the aircraft. Energy management: setting the correct glide speed and using the ATR’s ≈ 15:1 glide ratio to estimate range. Planning the approach: visual contact with Dubai International, circuit planning, and ensuring the runway remains within gliding distance. Systems handling: rudder TLU fault, hydraulic backup selection, blue pump operation for flaps and nose-wheel steering. Manual gear extension: how pilots manage without hydraulic pressure. Final approach and landing: flap 30, yaw damper off, speed control, S-turns for energy dissipation, and touchdown using emergency brakes. This isn’t a scripted show — it’s a real-time cockpit workflow with no edits, letting you experience how pilots think, prioritize, and fly the airplane even when everything goes quiet. Why It Matters Understanding the aerodynamics and procedures behind a deadstick landing helps pilots and aviation enthusiasts appreciate the importance of training, redundancy, and composure. Even when both engines fail, an ATR can glide surprising distances thanks to its efficient high-aspect-ratio wings and featherable propellers. Key Takeaways Always fly the aircraft first, even during cascading system failures. Know your glide performance — it’s critical for energy management. Backup systems like blue hydraulics and manual gear extension can make the difference between a crash and a controlled landing. Communication with ATC and clear priorities help coordinate an emergency response. At the end, we discuss what went right, what could improve, and why simulator training is essential for building true pilot confidence. If you enjoy real-world training scenarios, simulator challenges, and aviation safety insights, subscribe and turn on notifications. New videos cover everything from ATR systems and checklists to real-world emergency drills. High-performing, similar YouTube titles for SEO alignment: “ATR 72 Engine Failure – Full Procedure Explained” “How Pilots Land Planes with No Engines” “What Happens When Both Engines Fail?” “Deadstick Landing Explained – Real Pilot Reaction” “Emergency Landing with No Power – Simulator Demo”