The Gimli Glider

The Gimli Glider is a documentary that revisits one of aviation's most remarkable true stories. Thirty years after a Boeing 767 lost all engine power and glided safely to a remote airfield in Manitoba, the film brings together those who lived it: Captain Bob Pearson, co-pilot Maurice Quintal, flight attendant Robert Desjardins, and other key figures from the incident. Through candid studio interviews, they recount the harrowing flight and reflect on the public scrutiny that followed, including questions about their professional competence. Despite the doubts and criticism, the crew discovered unwavering support from the people of Gimli, a community that embraced them as heroes. The documentary explores how ordinary people performed extraordinary acts under impossible pressure.