Ohne Treibstoff über dem Atlantik – 19 Minuten im Gleitflug

🔔 Air Transat Flight 236 – 19 Minutes Gliding Over the Atlantic On August 24, 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 was en route from Toronto to Lisbon when both engines suddenly failed over the Atlantic Ocean. At an altitude of over 10,000 meters, a fully functional Airbus A330 transformed into a giant glider within seconds. Without thrust. Without fuel. In the middle of the ocean. What followed were 19 minutes of utter chaos. The pilots had to make an impossible decision: They attempted to glide the aircraft to the Azores – hundreds of kilometers away. There were 306 people on board. In the end, everyone survived. 📌 In this video, you'll learn: – Why both engines failed simultaneously – How a maintenance error led to massive fuel loss – How far an Airbus A330 can glide without engines – The role of experience and calm action – How this emergency landing in the Azores became legendary – Which safety measures were subsequently adapted worldwide Air Transat 236 remains one of the most spectacular emergencies in modern aviation—and a powerful example of how precision, training, and teamwork can save hundreds of lives. 👉 Subscribe to the channel to see more true stories of real tragedies and incredible aviation moments. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, give it a like! #AirTransat236 #AirTransat #AircraftEmergency #AirbusA330 #Gliding #AviationHistory #TrueStory #AviationEmergency