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Mayday · S02E01

Blow Out

Still from Mayday S02E01

Summary

On June 10, 1990, the cockpit window blows out on British Airways Flight 5390, partially ejecting and injuring the captain through the hole. A member of the cabin crew clings to his legs as the co-pilot completes an emergency landing without any fatality. The captain is found to be still alive after being outside the cockpit for 21 minutes.

Guest stars

  • Andrew Loudon as Tim Lancaster (Captain)
  • Howard Teale as Alistair Atchison (Co-Pilot)
  • Benedict Sandiford as Nigel Ogden (Steward)
  • Robert Curbishley as Simon Rogers (Steward)
  • Ben Abell as John Heward (Steward)
  • Zoe Dawson as Sue Gibbons (Stewardess)
  • Michael Eaves as Stuart Culling (Crash Investigator)
  • Max Cane as Chris Rundle (Air Traffic Controller)
  • Andy Elvin as Passenger 1
  • Juliette St James as Passenger 2