TACA Flight 110: The Jet That Lost Both Engines in a Storm

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]Did you know a plane lost both engines and still landed safely? In 1988, TACA Flight 110 was flying normally.

[00:00:09]Passengers expected a routine trip. The weather became worse. The plane entered a powerful storm. Heavy rain hit the engines. Then suddenly, both engines stopped working. The aircraft lost power. The pilots stayed calm. They searched for a safe place to land, but there was no airport nearby. Time was running out. The captain noticed an open grassy area. He carefully guided the plane down. The aircraft landed safely, even without engine power. Everyone survived, and the landing became legendary.