Synopsis

On July 19, 1989, the number two engine mounted on the tail of United Airlines Flight 232 exploded, inflicting severe damage to the aircraft's hydraulic systems and rendering the flight controls inoperable. By skillfully manipulating engine power, the pilots managed to crash-land the plane at Sioux Gateway Airport in Iowa, preserving the lives of 185 out of the 296 people aboard. The subsequent investigation determined that the engine failure stemmed from a fatigue crack in the front fan disk, a