1990 Aircraft Incident

Incredible Story of BA Flight 5390

1990 Aircraft Incident

Near Death Experience

On June 10th 1990, British Airways Flight 5390, a BAC 1-11-500, was flying from Birmingham to Malaga when the front windscreen suddenly blew out. The force of the decompression sucked the captain, Timothy Lancaster, halfway out of the aircraft. Miraculously, he survived, and the plane was able to land safely. The incident was investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which found that a manufacturing defect in the windscreen had caused it to fail. The AAIB also found that the crew had not been adequately trained to deal with such an emergency.

The incident highlighted the importance of proper maintenance and training in aviation. It also led to changes in the design of aircraft windscreens to make them more resistant to failure.

Lancaster's incredible story is a testament to the human spirit and the power of teamwork. It is a reminder that even in the most dangerous situations, there is always hope.

References

WEB As we have established the aircraft operating flight BA 5390 on June 10th 1990 was a BAC 1-11-500.
WEB Aircraft Accident Report No 192 - EWC1165 Report on the accident to BAC One-Eleven G-BJRT.
WEB In 1990 the captain of flight 5390 Timothy Lancaster got sucked out of his own plane when the window of. The incredible story of BA Flight 5390.. .