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