1972 Andes flight disaster

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alive_(1971)
gptkbp:aftermath survivors resorted to cannibalism
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Fairchild_FH-227_D
approximately 70 minutes
FAU 571
gptkbp:analyzes 10 days
conducted by Uruguayan authorities
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Nando_Parrado
gptkb:Roberto_Canessa
gptkb:45
extreme cold temperatures
sharing resources
searching for food
sending distress signals
building shelters
limited food supply
documenting experiences
16 out of 45
16 survivors
communicating with rescuers
creating a makeshift camp
creating a signal fire
developing a rationing system
establishing rules for survival
finding snow to drink
finding warmth in groups
forming a leadership group
harsh mountain conditions
hiking to find help
keeping spirits high
maintaining hope
maintaining physical health
making a radio from aircraft parts
navigating using maps
planning for rescue attempts
sharing stories for morale
using a mirror to signal aircraft
using aircraft wreckage for warmth
using snow for insulation
gptkbp:caused_by crash due to poor weather conditions
gptkbp:crew 5 crew members
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and films
gptkbp:date October 13, 1972
gptkbp:emergency_services not attempted
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Alive_(1993_film)
gptkbp:finale_date December 20, 1972
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571
over the Andes
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Alive_by_Piers_Paul_Read
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1972 Andes flight disaster
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Santiago,_Chile
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials established in honor of victims
gptkbp:location gptkb:Andes_Mountains
gptkbp:lost_and_found gptkb:Operation_Condor
gptkbp:origin Montevideo, Uruguay
gptkbp:result gptkb:Andes_Mountains
gptkbp:seating_capacity 45 passengers and crew
gptkbp:team Chilean rescue team
gptkbp:weather_conditions poor visibility and snow
gptkbp:year gptkb:1972