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Steep Impact (Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311)
S15 · E06

Steep Impact (Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311)

February 4, 201645 min8.7/ 10

On 5 April 1991, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 from Atlanta suddenly nose-dives into the ground while on landing approach to Glynco Jetport, killing all 23 people on board, including US Senator John Tower and astronaut Sonny Carter. The accident was caused by a malfunction of the left engine propeller control unit.

Director

Tim Wolochatiuk

Writer

Andrew Kaufman

Guest Stars