Violent Night: The near crash of United Airlines flight 811

Officials inspect the damage to United Airlines flight 811 after its remarkable emergency landing. That decision bumped them down from a newer, longer-range 747 to the aging, well-worn early model 747–100 operating flight 811. (Mayday)In addition to the 337 passengers, flight 811 featured a crew of 18, including 15 flight attendants and three pilots. This photo was taken on board flight 811 during the emergency by passenger Beverly Nisbet. Ten!”At a speed of 190 knots, flight 811 streaked over the runway threshold and touched down with unexpected grace.