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After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White (Dennis Quaid) has to safely land the plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White (Dennis Quaid) has to safely land the plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White (Dennis Quaid) has to safely land the plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.
Wilbur Fitzgerald
- Joe Cabuk
- (as Wilbur T. Fitzgerald)
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- TriviaDennis Quaid performs the closing song "I'll Fly Away"
- GoofsAs the King Air is preparing to leave, Joe the pilot repeats the same radio departure message three times. Pilots would wait for a reply before moving their aircraft, especially when operating in a fully staffed airfield under ATC control (in this example, Miami Central).
- Quotes
Kari Sorenson: Doug, listen. My family was in a similar situation to the one that you're in right now. I couldn't do anything for 'em. And I lost 'em. But I'll be damned if I lose you today. You don't know me, you can't see me, but I'm here to help you. Believe in me.
- Crazy creditsOver the closing credits, some of the real-life characters are shown, including part of an award ceremony.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jesse Watters Primetime: Episode #2.62 (2023)
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Don't bother with this horrible adaptation of a great story. It's horribly inaccurate and honestly a complete load of garbage. It makes Doug White look like a total dumbass. Half of the movie never even happened and the other half is aviation nonsense that would make even a casual flight simulator enthusiast cringe. There are so many other ways to experience this story which are much more realistic, accurate, and exciting. How Doug White, who is an amazing man, allowed this absolute tripe to be released as a feature film about him boggles my mind.
You can see the real deal on YouTube. Just search for "Pilot dies king air Doug White". It uses the flight data recreated on modern flight simulator software overlaid with real time air traffic control audio of Doug and the amazing people who guided him and his family safely to the ground in Fort Myers.
"It's just me and the good Lord flying this thing" "She touched down like a butterfly with sore feet"
Be sure to watch the follow on video where Doug presents the ATC controllers the highest honors in their profession. It is truly moving.
Don't waste your time on this film. It is one of the worst adaptations I've ever seen.
You can see the real deal on YouTube. Just search for "Pilot dies king air Doug White". It uses the flight data recreated on modern flight simulator software overlaid with real time air traffic control audio of Doug and the amazing people who guided him and his family safely to the ground in Fort Myers.
"It's just me and the good Lord flying this thing" "She touched down like a butterfly with sore feet"
Be sure to watch the follow on video where Doug presents the ATC controllers the highest honors in their profession. It is truly moving.
Don't waste your time on this film. It is one of the worst adaptations I've ever seen.
- skidgravel
- Apr 10, 2023
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- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was On a Wing and a Prayer (2023) officially released in Japan in Japanese?
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