Summary:
The book recounts the true story of ALM Flight 980, which, on May 2, 1970, ran out of fuel and had to ditch in the Caribbean Sea. It details the harrowing experiences of the passengers and crew during the ditching and the subsequent rescue efforts.
Key points:
1. Ditching: The book describes ALM Flight 980's emergency water landing due to fuel exhaustion, a rare event in commercial aviation.
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