2 hours ago · Canada
1983 Air Canada jet runs out of fuel mid-air, but pilots land safely with all 69 aboard
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Canada. The first report grouped here was at 6 Nov 2026, 13:58 UTC. The headline in use is “1983 Air Canada jet runs out of fuel mid-air, but pilots land safely with all 69 aboard”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
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.
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- First reported by Times of India World
1983 Air Canada jet runs out of fuel mid-air, but pilots land safely with all 69 aboard
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- Times of India