Gimli Glider Incident and 'Flight 143 Khaufnak Pal' by Avnish Ahirwar
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Name | Gimli Glider |
| Date of Incident | July 23, 1983 |
| Flight | Air Canada Flight 143 |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 767 |
| Cause of Incident | Fuel miscalculation due to confusion between metric and imperial measurement systems. |
| Key People | Captain Robert Pearson and Co-pilot Maurice Quintal |
| Result | Both engines failed mid-air; the plane landed safely at Gimli, a decommissioned airbase. |
| Significance | Demonstrated exceptional pilot skill and led to improvements in aviation safety protocols. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Flight 143 Khaufnak Pal |
| Author | Avnish Ahirwar |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Based On | Inspired by the real-life Gimli Glider incident |
| Focus | Combines the historical event with fictional elements to enhance drama and suspense. |
| Themes | Courage, human resilience, leadership, and decision-making under pressure. |
| Writing Style | Thrilling and engaging narrative with deep emotional insights. |
| Purpose | To bring the extraordinary story of the Gimli Glider to life for readers through a fictional lens. |