# 1983 Air Canada jet runs out of fuel mid-air, but pilots land safely with all 69 aboard

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- Published: 2026-11-06T13:58:02+00:00
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On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 experienced a loss of engine power while traversing over Manitoba. With 61 passengers and 8 crew aboard, a serious fuel miscalculation by ground staff resulted in a 45 percent shortage. Remarkably, the pilots managed to glide the aircraft and executed an emergency landing on an old military track. Thankfully, everyone onboard suffered only minor injuries,

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