Gimli Glider

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Air_Canada_Flight_143
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Gimli_Glider
passenger transport
wide-body aircraft
two-class seating
fuel exhaustion
influenced pilot training programs
Captain Robert Pearson
First Officer Maurice Quintal
gptkbp:crew 2
simulator training
gptkbp:distance 120 miles
gptkbp:engine_type twin-engine
gptkbp:events gptkb:1983
July 23, 1983
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1982
AC 143
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A
gptkbp:height 15.8 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gimli Glider
gptkbp:inspiration aviation safety protocols
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Edmonton,_Alberta
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in completed by TSB Canada
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Gimli_Airport
no injuries
gptkbp:length 48.5 m
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gimli,_Manitoba
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 530 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight emergency landing
154,000 lb
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event fuel exhaustion incident
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars First Officer Maurice Quintal
gptkbp:operational_history operated for 25 years
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Air_Canada
gptkbp:registration C-GAUN
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:2008
gptkbp:safety_features notable case study
gptkbp:safety_record conducted by Transport Canada
gptkbp:seating_capacity 256
gptkbp:service_ceiling 42,000 ft
gptkbp:significance successful emergency landing without fatalities
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:wingspan 47.6 m