Depressurization and Emergency Descents
It happened on February 9, 1989. The DC-9 was scheduled to fly from Ogden, Utah to San Antonio with a load of cargo. It was a cold, clear night in the mountain west. The captain and first officer were experienced and had every reason to expect a routine flight. During the day, a mechanic had removed...
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