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00:00 The plane had been in the air for a mere 25 seconds when the pilots noticed weird noises
00:08 and bizarre vibrations.
00:10 They tried several ways to improve the situation, but nothing worked.
00:14 The engine surges continued.
00:16 And just over a minute into the flight, when the plane reached 3,000 feet, both engines
00:22 failed.
00:23 First the right one, two seconds later the left one.
00:26 The pilots decided to return to the airport they had just left.
00:30 At the same time, they tried to restart the engines.
00:34 Nothing seemed to work.
00:35 The flight crew made a decision to pitch the plane down and then level it off.
00:40 Perhaps it could help them gain some speed for the glide.
00:43 But soon, they realized they wouldn't make it to the airport.
00:47 Was the plane going to crash?
00:49 That's when the miracle at Gotrura occurred.
00:53 The morning before the flight started as usual.
00:56 Regular pre-flight procedures, good weather.
00:58 The members of the flight crew were experienced pilots.
01:01 A 44-year-old Danish captain with over 8,000 flight hours under his belt, and a 34-year-old
01:07 first officer from Sweden with 3,000 hours.
01:11 So what could go wrong?
01:13 The plane itself was almost brand new.
01:16 It was a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, nicknamed "Dana Viking".
01:20 It made its first flight on March 16, 1991.
01:24 By that fateful day, the aircraft had been in service for a mere nine months.
01:29 There were 122 passengers and 7 crew members on board.
01:34 Flight 751 Scandinavian Airlines was a scheduled flight from Stockholm, Sweden to Warsaw, Poland.
01:41 On the way, the plane was supposed to make a stop in Copenhagen, Denmark.
01:45 The aircraft took off from Stockholm according to its schedule, at 8.47 am local time.
01:51 But by that point, the people inside had already been doomed.
01:56 All because of a terrible sequence of events before the departure.
02:00 It started the night before.
02:02 The plane arrived at Stockholm airport after a flight from Zurich.
02:06 It was 10.09 pm.
02:08 The aircraft spent the night at the gate outside.
02:11 It was cold.
02:12 The temperature dropped to 34 degrees Fahrenheit, just above freezing.
02:17 What made the situation even worse was that almost 6,000 pounds of freezing cold fuel,
02:23 chilled during the night, still remained in the tanks, located in the wings.
02:28 The fuel was so cold because the plane had been flying at the cruising altitude, where
02:32 the air temperature outside the cabin varied from -61 to -80 degrees.
02:38 The flight from Zurich lasted around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
02:46 Soon after midnight, a flight technician came to check on the aircraft.
02:50 The man had to remove some sludge from the landing gear.
02:54 Otherwise he wouldn't be able to examine it.
02:57 At around 2 am, when he was leaving, he noticed some ice covering the upper part of the wings.
03:03 By the morning, the situation had become even dire.
03:07 A layer of clear, almost invisible ice had formed on the tops of the wings.
03:12 The plane had to leave the gate at around 8.30 am.
03:16 An hour before the departure, the mechanic responsible for the plane noticed that some
03:21 ice covered the underside of the wings.
03:24 He decided to make sure there was no ice on the tops of the wings.
03:27 He climbed a ladder and put one knee on the wing.
03:31 Then he bent forward to touch the front part of the wing.
03:34 There was no ice, just some slush.
03:36 The mechanic decided to make sure everything was fine with the air inlet of one of the
03:41 engines.
03:42 He didn't find anything abnormal.
03:45 Soon after that, the personnel used more than 220 gallons of de-icing fuel to remove ice
03:50 from the plane.
03:52 The mechanic consulted with the captain of the aircraft and ordered the staff to de-ice
03:56 the underside of the wings as well.
03:59 After all, he had seen some ice there.
04:02 But no one thought to double check if there was clear ice on the tops of the wings.
04:09 After they had finished the procedure, the mechanic reported to the captain, "We're
04:13 done here.
04:14 De-icing finished.
04:15 There was a lot of snow and ice, but everything's clear now."
04:19 The captain thanked the mechanic and carried on with the pre-flight procedures.
04:24 The plane taxied to the runway.
04:26 Its engine's anti-ice systems were switched on and didn't show any malfunction.
04:31 But several passengers later claimed they had seen ice sliding off the upper side of
04:36 the wings while the plane had been taking off.
04:39 And still, the plane left the ground and headed for Stockholm as usual.
04:44 But shortly after the take-off, several pieces of the overlooked ice broke off.
04:50 At full speed, they slammed into the fans of the engines near the tail on both sides
04:55 of the plane, ruining the blades.
04:57 It led to a series of surges, and the rest is history.
05:01 Meanwhile, somewhere in the cabin, Scandinavian Airlines flight captain Per Holmberg, who
05:07 was on board as a passenger, noticed something was amiss.
05:11 At first, he informed the flight attendant sitting in the rear jump seat that the right
05:15 engine was surging.
05:17 She tried to contact the flight crew, unsuccessfully.
05:21 Then the un-uniformed captain rushed to the cockpit and asked if he could help the pilots.
05:26 The first officer gave him the emergency checklist, and the captain asked him to start the auxiliary
05:31 power unit, a small gas turbine in the tail of the plane.
05:35 Holmberg's advice and help were invaluable, but was it enough to save the plane and the
05:40 people inside?
05:42 When the plane emerged from the cloud cover, at an altitude of 890 feet, the pilots realized
05:48 they wouldn't have enough time to make it back to the airport.
05:52 An immediate emergency landing was unavoidable.
05:55 The assisting captain passed the order to the cabin crew, and they started preparing
05:59 the passengers.
06:01 There was a large field to the north of the plane, but the captain realized they didn't
06:05 have enough time to reach it.
06:07 So he chose a much smaller field in a forested area in the direction of flight.
06:13 It was not far from the village of Gotrura in Uppland, Sweden.
06:17 The plane was just 1300 feet above the ground when the assisting captain started extending
06:23 the flaps.
06:24 At a height of 183 feet, the captain reported to Stockholm Control, "We're crashing to
06:29 the ground!"
06:31 Seven seconds later, the plane hit several trees and lost a huge chunk of its right wing.
06:37 By that time, the landing gear had already been extended, and the speed had decreased
06:42 to 139 miles per hour.
06:44 Moments later, the plane's tail struck the ground and broke off.
06:49 The aircraft kept sliding across the field, still at high speed.
06:53 It traveled 360 feet, with its main landing gear leaving marks on the field.
06:59 At one point, the plane lost the main and nose landing gear.
07:03 Its fuselage broke into three parts.
07:05 Miraculously, there was no fire.
07:09 If you look at the pictures from the crash site, the plane torn into pieces, with its
07:13 parts scattered across the field.
07:16 It's hard to believe that all 129 people on board the plane survived.
07:21 It seems like a miracle, but it was also thanks to the flight attendants' quick reaction and
07:26 the correct instructions they gave the passengers.
07:29 They didn't panic and told the people to adopt the brace position just in time to avoid fatalities.
07:36 Even more surprising, almost all passengers, except for four people, made their way out
07:42 of the plane on their own.
07:44 No wonder this accident was nicknamed "The Miracle."
07:48 The aircraft, though, wasn't as lucky.
07:50 The 9-month-old plane was damaged so badly that it was an immediate write-off.
07:56 Everyone praised the actions of the flight crew.
07:58 The landing was incredibly skilled, especially in such a fast-developing, very dangerous
08:04 situation.
08:05 The captain himself admitted that few pilots were ever forced to put to the test the skills
08:10 they got during training, at least not to this degree.
08:14 He said he was proud of his crew and relieved that everyone had survived.
08:20 And he never returned to piloting commercial planes.
08:25 If you're smelling something fishy at home and it's not your delicious salmon dinner,
08:29 then it's time to check your electrical equipment.
08:32 That stinky smell could mean your wires are frayed, your breakers are faulty, or your
08:36 circuits are overloaded.
08:38 And let me tell you, those plastic-coated wires emit a smell worse than a tuna sandwich
08:42 left out in the sun.
08:43 So don't be a fish out of water and get your electrical system checked ASAP.
08:48 If you smell rotten eggs in your house, call the plumber straight away.
08:51 The most obvious reason is the sewage and drain problems, such as contamination.
08:56 But such a smell can also be produced if you've got problems with the water heater.
09:00 Another possible problem might be a gas leak.
09:03 Manufacturers add some distinct bad-smelling chemical to natural gas so that people could
09:08 notice even the tiniest gas leak on the spot.
09:13 This one may not be as easy to spot as a unicorn in Central Park, but it's still important
09:17 to know.
09:19 Have you ever caught a whiff of something funky before your stove ignites?
09:23 That's the smell of carbon monoxide.
09:25 And let me tell you, it's no joke.
09:27 This sneaky gas can be extremely dangerous if you inhale too much of it.
09:32 And the worst part is that it's completely odorless and tasteless.
09:35 That weird scent you're picking up?
09:37 It's actually added to the gas to give you a heads-up that danger is lurking.
09:41 So next time you catch a funky smell coming from your stove, don't just brush it off as
09:45 last night's leftover lasagna.
09:48 It's not uncommon to find mold in your home wherever water is present and trapped, like
09:51 an unknown leak in the walls.
09:54 Mold spores can grow as a result of this moist patch and can cause pretty serious health
09:58 issues.
09:59 Bed bugs have a thing for shoes.
10:01 Yup, they love to hide in them, but only if the conditions are right.
10:05 So if you've got a pair of shoes that you hardly ever wear, watch out.
10:09 Bed bugs might just be snuggling up in there for a cozy nap.
10:13 But don't worry, there's a trick to keeping those pesky bugs out of your kicks.
10:17 Leather shoes are a bit too smooth for bed bugs to crawl on, so they're less likely to
10:21 hide in those.
10:22 Athletic shoes, on the other hand, are like a playground for bed bugs.
10:26 All those interesting textures and patterns make for the perfect hiding spot.
10:31 So if you want to keep bed bugs out of your shoes, just wear them regularly.
10:36 Those creepy crawlers don't like anything that moves or gets disturbed often, and who
10:40 knows, you might even squish a few of them in the process.
10:44 Talk about a win-win situation.
10:46 So go ahead, put on those shoes and show those bed bugs who's boss.
10:50 Your feet, and your sanity, will thank you for it.
10:53 If your nostrils are being assaulted by an unpleasant odor, it might be time to check
10:57 your mattress.
10:58 Recent scientific studies have revealed that a 7-year-old mattress can harbor more bacteria
11:02 than a sci-fi movie set in outer space, over 16 million colony-forming units per square
11:07 inch.
11:08 That's enough to make even the bravest of us want to sleep in a hazmat suit.
11:12 But fear not, for there is a solution to this gross problem.
11:17 Enter Baking Soda, the unsung hero of household cleaning.
11:22 Simply sprinkle some of this magical powder onto your mattress, let it sit for half an
11:26 hour while you go do something fun like watching cat videos, and then vacuum it up with a brush
11:31 attachment.
11:32 And voila!
11:33 Your bed will smell fresher than a field of daisies on a spring day.
11:36 So don't let those pesky bacteria get the best of you.
11:39 And who knows, maybe your newly freshened mattress will even inspire some sweet dreams,
11:44 or at least keep the nightmares at bay.
11:48 Have you ever noticed that your towel smells like a swamp monster's armpit?
11:52 Yeah, that's because you've been using it for too long.
11:56 Don't be a bacteria hoarder.
11:58 Switch out your towel after three uses.
12:01 And if you really want to banish those stinky germs, toss in some baking soda every now
12:05 and then, your nose, and if you share an apartment, your roommates will definitely thank you.
12:11 If your bathroom smells like a swamp, it could be because of stagnant water or some gross
12:16 residue in the drain.
12:18 Don't worry, if the plumber can't come until tomorrow, you can hack the smell by adding
12:22 a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the toilet paper roll.
12:26 It won't solve the problem, but at least you won't feel like you're suffocating.
12:29 Pilots can't eat similar meals when they're working.
12:32 Imagine that you're on a trans-oceanic flight.
12:35 The airplane is flying over the Pacific Ocean.
12:37 Flight attendants deliver the dinner meals.
12:40 Everyone is enjoying the pasta.
12:42 The sauce tastes a bit funny, though.
12:44 Hmm, that's probably okay.
12:46 After all, you are eating an aircraft meal.
12:49 It can't taste like a five-star chef's plate.
12:53 Time goes by.
12:54 Oh no, you were right.
12:56 Something was indeed wrong with the food.
12:58 But if all the passengers have the same problem, so do the pilots.
13:03 To prevent both of them being out of order, pilots are advised not to eat the same meal
13:08 at the same time.
13:09 In such a scenario, if one pilot feels bad, the other one can take over.
13:14 I mean, this is not an imperative rule stated by the Federal Aviation Administration, but
13:20 most airlines make their own rules about this matter.
13:24 Flight attendants have access to hidden equipment, such as a defibrillator, supplemental oxygen,
13:29 a fire extinguisher, and duct tape.
13:32 But probably the most interesting gear they have is handcuffs.
13:36 These objects are there to protect passengers from others, and sometimes from themselves.
13:41 Turns out that flight attendants have everything they need to defuse a troublemaker.
13:46 Aviator sunglasses look cool on pilots in movies, but in real life, they don't wear
13:51 polarized glasses.
13:53 First off, they have a glare-reducing effect.
13:55 This can cause some trouble in the cockpit.
13:58 A pilot has to read instruments, but the stuff in the cockpit, such as LCD displays, emits
14:03 polarized light.
14:05 So a pilot with those cool polarized glasses can't read the displays with 100% efficiency.
14:11 Pilots shouldn't wear these glasses simply because of safety concerns.
14:14 Imagine a shimmer of glare coming from another plane's windscreen, but the pilot missed
14:19 the sign because of polarized sunglasses.
14:22 Ever noticed a hole in the tail of an airplane?
14:25 Well, most commercial airplanes have it.
14:28 Next time you get into an airplane, take a closer look.
14:31 The hole has a fancy name - auxiliary power unit.
14:34 It looks like a hole from the outside, but that is actually a hidden turbine engine.
14:39 Most of the time, the APU will remain off for the entire flight.
14:43 It will start working when the plane lands.
14:45 It provides power to the cabin lights, air conditioning, and cockpit electronics.
14:50 Don't underestimate the APU's power, though.
14:53 It can also provide the power required to start the main engines.
14:57 You've watched a Bright Side video and learned what the APU is - a perfect icebreaker.
15:02 Unfortunately, you're not in a chatty mood.
15:05 You just want to take the plane, land, and start your vacation.
15:09 Yet again, there is only one door to board.
15:12 You are at the end of a queue.
15:14 Why don't planes generally have multiple doors?
15:17 According to the experts, the biggest issue is that the bridge takes up a lot of space.
15:22 When an aircraft is loaded from the front and the rear, it takes up two slots.
15:26 This is not ideal for the administrators.
15:29 Newly remodeled or constructed terminals tend to have dual boarding compared to the older
15:34 terminals.
15:35 Change of scenery, let's jump into a cruise ship.
15:40 There are hidden passageways and secret doors in ships.
15:44 These secrets are from an insider.
15:46 Staff on the ship mostly work in their designated area.
15:49 How does a worker get from one place to another without using the stairs and doors that the
15:54 passengers use?
15:56 There is a network of corridors and stairs all around the ship, used only by the crew.
16:01 I mean it when I say secret doors.
16:03 They blend with the walls, so they go undetected by those who don't know where the door is.
16:09 Maybe you can stumble by accident.
16:11 Here is a clue.
16:12 Pay attention to the walls near the guest stairs.
16:16 Try to think of those gigantic cruise ships as floating metals.
16:20 This leads me to a cruise cabin fun fact.
16:22 The walls of the cruise ship cabin are magnetic.
16:25 Imagine you're traveling to multiple countries on board a cruise ship.
16:28 A single month voyage.
16:31 You collect destination themed magnets and decorate your cabin.
16:34 True cruise fans know this magnet magic, so they put a couple of magnetic hooks into their
16:39 luggage.
16:40 Neat tip, use magnetic hooks to add extra storage in your cabin.
16:44 Hang clothes and accessories, postcards or hats.
16:47 That's it for today.
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