Mayday

Caught in a Jam (Ansett New Zealand Flight 703)

Aired May 23, 2021 · 1:00 PM ET · 45 min

On 9 June 1995, Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 suffers a landing gear malfunction during final approach to Palmerston North Airport in New Zealand. The aircraft descends until it crashes into hilly terrain as the pilots try to resolve the problem.