Thai Airways Flight 311, an Airbus A310, faces challenges navigating the Himalayan region's high mountains and unpredictable weather. During its approach to Katmandu, changing weather conditions force the crew to divert, and runway availability becomes a critical factor. The captain's decision to attempt a second landing leads to a series of communication and decision-making challenges in the cockpit, culminating in a tragic event.

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From Season 17 Episode 10 "The Lost Plane": Investigators try to determine what happened to Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771. The plane crashed, killing 43 people moments after its pilot reported hearing gunshots in the cabin.

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