In 1990, a cockpit window blew out at 17,300 feet and sucked British Airways captain Tim Lancaster halfway out of his plane; crew members held his legs for about 20 minutes until the jet landed and he survived
- As the aircraft lost pressure, the force pulled the pilot's upper body through the broken window.
- Two crew members held on to him while the co-pilot took control and prepared for an emergency landing.
- According to Associated Press' then report, the incident took place on June 10, 1990, aboard British Airways flight 5390.
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- As the aircraft lost pressure, the force pulled the pilot's upper body through the broken window.
- Two crew members held on to him while the co-pilot took control and prepared for an emergency landing.
- According to Associated Press' then report, the incident took place on June 10, 1990, aboard British Airways flight 5390.
Sources: Times of India