00:00Can a fighter jet land at the secret base Area 51 without permission?
00:04In extreme emergencies, yes.
00:07In 2001, a United States Air Force fighter jet was on a training mission when its engine suddenly failed.
00:13The pilot had only seconds to decide, eject and lose the aircraft, or attempt a risky landing.
00:20With limited control, he declared an emergency and made a bold choice to head straight for Area 51,
00:26where unauthorized landings are normally forbidden.
00:29The jet carefully glided toward the runway and touched down safely against all odds.
00:34Within moments, armed security vehicles surrounded the aircraft.
00:38But in military aviation, one rule comes first.
00:41During an emergency, saving lives always has priority.
00:45The pilot was later questioned about the incident and safely returned to duty.
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