Emergency Landing Procedures and Reactions

A Boeing 737 encounters a violent thunderstorm during descent, forcing the pilots to make a quick decision to ditch the plane. Initially planning to land in a canal, Captain Dardano spots a levee and performs a risky side slip maneuver to land the plane safely. Despite the challenges, including Dardano's impaired depth perception, the landing is executed smoothly, with no turbulence, on the narrow strip of grass.

What unexpected event did the 737 encounter during its descent?

• A sudden engine failure

• A violent thunderstorm

• A bird strike

• A fuel leak

What was the crew's initial plan to handle the emergency situation?

• Return to the airport

• Make an emergency landing on a highway

• Ditch the plane in the water

• Wait for the storm to pass

What alternative landing option did the crew consider instead of the canal?

• A nearby airport

• A highway

• A levee

• A field

What maneuver did Captain Dardano perform to align the plane with the levee?

• A barrel roll

• A side slip

• A loop

• A steep dive

What was one of the challenges Captain Dardano faced during the landing?

• Strong crosswinds

• Limited visibility due to having one eye

• A malfunctioning landing gear

• A lack of communication with the tower

How did the crew ensure the plane slowed down upon landing without engine thrust reversers?

• Using parachutes

• Using the plane's flaps

• Landing on a grassy surface

• Applying brakes manually

What was the condition of the landing surface on the levee?

• Full of debris

• Dry and smooth

• Wet and narrow

• Covered in snow

What was the reaction of the crew after the landing?

• They were angry

• They were confused

• They were relieved and praised the landing

• They were disappointed

What was the final outcome of the landing?

• The plane landed with significant damage

• The plane overshot the landing area

• The plane crashed into the water

• The plane landed smoothly without turbulence

What did the interpreter say about the landing?

• It was a rough landing

• It was a miraculous escape

• It was a dangerous maneuver

• It was a perfect landing