When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating, true tales of Sully Sullenberger, the passengers of United Airlines Flight 232, and other survivors who experienced terrifying airplane disasters and made it out alive. Back cover.

Introduction -- Lost in Alaska : Cessna 207 Skywagon -- The stowaway : Iberia Airlines Flight 904 -- The plane that couldn't steer : United Flight 232 -- "La miraculée" : Yemenia Flight 626 -- Miracle on the Hudson : US Airways Flight 1549.