Final Descent


2h 1997

Brief Synopsis

Glen "Lucky" Singer is the veteran pilot of a jumbo jet that is hit by a prop plane shortly after take-off. The jet, damaged in the rear, can only climb -- it cannot level off, nor descend. It is only a matter of time before the plane reaches an altitude at which air pressure will cause it to disint

Film Details

Also Known As
Flight of Angel 270, The, Glass Cockpit
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Adventure
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Glen "Lucky" Singer is the veteran pilot of a jumbo jet that is hit by a prop plane shortly after take-off. The jet, damaged in the rear, can only climb -- it cannot level off, nor descend. It is only a matter of time before the plane reaches an altitude at which air pressure will cause it to disintegrate. Lucky relies on his instincts and smarts to try to reverse the ascent and save the 300 passengers in a race against time.

Film Details

Also Known As
Flight of Angel 270, The, Glass Cockpit
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Adventure
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States October 12, 1997

Began shooting May 2, 1997.

Completed shooting June 2, 1997.

Previous working titles: "The Flight of Angel 270" and "The Glass Cockpit."