When Air Canada jet ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet in 1983: How all 69 survived

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In 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel over Manitoba after a fuel-calculation error left it with a substantial shortage. The pilots glided the plane to an emergency landing on a former military runway, and all 69 people aboard survived with minor injuries.

On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 experienced a loss of engine power while traversing over Manitoba. With 61 passengers and 8 crew aboard, a serious fuel miscalculation by ground staff resulted in a 45 percent shortage. Remarkably, the pilots managed to glide the aircraft and executed an emergency landing on an old military track. Thankfully, everyone onboard suffered only minor injuries, and the plane was later restored.