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35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980
On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed New York's JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten. The flight ended four hours and thirty-four minutes later in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines. This gripping account of that fateful day recounts what was happening inside the cabin, the cockpit, and the helicopters as the crews struggled against the weather and dwindling daylight to rescue the survivors who have only their life vests and a lone escape chute to keep them afloat.
"Mr. Corsetti left no stone unturned in his detailed book of this accident and the rescue that followed. His description of the aftermath of the crash, the anguish of the survivors after the ditching, brought the reader right into the midst of the action." William Phenn, Readersviews dot com
"Mr. Corsetti left no stone unturned in his detailed book of this accident and the rescue that followed. His description of the aftermath of the crash, the anguish of the survivors after the ditching, brought the reader right into the midst of the action." William Phenn, Readersviews dot com
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First published April 1, 2008
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Emilio Corsetti III
8 books76 followersEmilio Corsetti III is a retired airline pilot and author. His work has appeared in regional and national publications, including the Chicago Tribune, Multimedia Producer, and Professional Pilot magazine. Emilio is a graduate of St. Louis University. For more information about the author, please visit the author's website at www.EmilioCorsetti.com.
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August 12, 2022My name is Catherine Kellner. My mother and father and I survived this plane crash. I was in utero.
January 21, 2018
A Riveting Account of an Airline Disaster!
Wow! The drama—the intrigue—is immersive in this historic ditching of an airliner, which was actually the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet ever. Hearing the radio transcripts of the pilot and the control towers drew me right into the moment. And, sound effects for the rescue choppers could be heard at times. I was impressed that the pilot made the call so quickly to make an emergency landing in the ocean. It was one of those moments where quick thinking saved the day for the 2/3’s of the passengers and crew that made it off the jet alive. Of course, I felt the airline had made many poor decisions that led to the need to ditch the jet.
Corsetti gives a gripping account of the contributing factors, the people involved, the human side to the equation, and the chain of errors that led to the tragedy. But, he goes much farther; giving adequate geographical details, and describing the headlines of the day, as the accident took place in 1970. It reminded me of the attention to the world around him in some of Max Hasting’s books, such as Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War. After pulling the passengers from the choppy waves, Corsetti describes how they recovered from the tragedy. Then he compares later similar accidents and how the Captain’s quick thinking had been commendable in retrospect.
This is one of those books you start reading early in the day, and read straight through to the end. I had requested a free review copy of the Audible version, and found family members just as drawn to the story as I was. Fred Filbrich narrated as if he were on the scene. This was the first I’d read of his narrations, but he has several more I will want to check out. I rate the book a five out of five, and recommend it as highly interesting for the general reader.
Wow! The drama—the intrigue—is immersive in this historic ditching of an airliner, which was actually the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet ever. Hearing the radio transcripts of the pilot and the control towers drew me right into the moment. And, sound effects for the rescue choppers could be heard at times. I was impressed that the pilot made the call so quickly to make an emergency landing in the ocean. It was one of those moments where quick thinking saved the day for the 2/3’s of the passengers and crew that made it off the jet alive. Of course, I felt the airline had made many poor decisions that led to the need to ditch the jet.
Corsetti gives a gripping account of the contributing factors, the people involved, the human side to the equation, and the chain of errors that led to the tragedy. But, he goes much farther; giving adequate geographical details, and describing the headlines of the day, as the accident took place in 1970. It reminded me of the attention to the world around him in some of Max Hasting’s books, such as Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War. After pulling the passengers from the choppy waves, Corsetti describes how they recovered from the tragedy. Then he compares later similar accidents and how the Captain’s quick thinking had been commendable in retrospect.
This is one of those books you start reading early in the day, and read straight through to the end. I had requested a free review copy of the Audible version, and found family members just as drawn to the story as I was. Fred Filbrich narrated as if he were on the scene. This was the first I’d read of his narrations, but he has several more I will want to check out. I rate the book a five out of five, and recommend it as highly interesting for the general reader.
September 14, 2017
If you ever wanted a textbook example of Murphy’s Law in full effect this book is it! The sheer magnitude of combined miscalculations, misfortune and errors are astonishing. It led to the ditching of ALM Flight 980 into the Caribbean sea, just 35 miles short of its diverted destination. The only commercial airline to date to crash land in open waters.
Author Emilio Corsetti painstakingly details not only the facts leading up to the mishap, but also paints us a picture of aviation life in the early 70’s as well as anecdotal snippets of American history during that time.
Fred Filbrich did an excellent job narrating this true story which clocks in at just under 8 hours. His voice works perfectly for this genre and I found his reading entertaining and engaging.
This audiobook was gifted to me in exchange for an unbiased review!
Author Emilio Corsetti painstakingly details not only the facts leading up to the mishap, but also paints us a picture of aviation life in the early 70’s as well as anecdotal snippets of American history during that time.
Fred Filbrich did an excellent job narrating this true story which clocks in at just under 8 hours. His voice works perfectly for this genre and I found his reading entertaining and engaging.
This audiobook was gifted to me in exchange for an unbiased review!
October 13, 2018
Great account of the events. I like thoroughness, especially all the footnotes. Books like this make me appreciate technology and people I sometime take for granted in aviation industry.
May 2, 2017
Real life drama with the feel of fiction. Well researched and well written. I got lost a couple times with the terminology because the author has a background in aviation but the glossary at the front of the book got me though most of my hazy moments. I felt as though I was on the plane that ditched in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of St. Croix and also side-by-side with the rescue workers as they worked tirelessly to save the passengers. Enjoyed the read.
November 16, 2019
I probably won't remember reading this when I go back to the list of books I've read this year. Slow start, good plot building, but a bit short for me. And a pet peeve - I HATE when photos are put in the middle of a book. The plane hadn't ditched into the ocean yet, but there were tons of photos of the rescue and aftermath. Save it for the end or sprinkle them through the book as the events happen.
March 24, 2017
As with his previous book “Scapegoat”, Emilio Corsetti III does it again with his new audiobook release titled “35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980”. In the book he tells a gripping, action packed, well researched story that is wonderfully narrated by Fred Filbrich. Portions of the story include re-enacted communications from various transcripts or interviews which brings it more to life. It would be difficult to write an action thriller as good as this book, and it is often hard to believe the events told occurred in real life as a piece of non-fiction. If you are one who enjoys stories around flight or airplanes, this is a must read/listen. If you are someone who likes documentaries of people surviving difficult situations along with the many complicated efforts involving search, rescue, and accident investigations, this is a must read for you too.
I am a certified private pilot (Cessna 172s) and have enjoyed books on flying most of my life. However, this story, as told by the author involves so much more than just another airplane or flying tale. It reveals the actual events that occurred in 1970 when a DC-9 jet aircraft was required to perform a water ditch (landing) due to fuel exhaustion. It is the only known event of its kind at the time of the book’s writing; sense then other ditching events have occurred but they are rare. Mr. Corsetti provides the reader with a first-class seat into what airlines, aircraft, and air travel, looked like back in the 1970s, and I can say it was very different from what it is today. Yet, in many ways it has not changed. It is amazing that this event was the largest and most involved search and rescue to have ever happened in the Caribbean Sea. It received assistance from the Coast Guard, Navy, Marines and a handful of local vessels.
The book opens by informing the reader about the concept of an “accident chain”. This idea claims that any type of accident (aviation or not) really is a chain of events that if only one can be prevented the accident most likely will be prevented. Mr. Corsetti walks the reader though all the various issues and events that led to the eventual accident. This involved mostly people and process errors, the machine itself did what it was expected to do when it ran out of fuel. He goes in detail about the flight events leading up to the disaster. Goes over the seconds just prior to the ditching and the events right after the crash viewed from different perspectives based on people’s testimonies.
I think what surprised me the most were the many errors and complications around the search and rescue portion. The lack of communication, and even when communication was established between rescuers, both often spoke to each other in what appeared to be different languages. We also learn of the struggles of the rescue gear such as the life jackets that for some this life saving gear may have caused more harm than good. The ability to hoist civilians up into a helicopter while swells of 30-40 feet were below and rain, low ceiling, and poor visibility above. It was amazing that anyone from the crash survived and that there were not causalities with the rescue teams themselves because many risked their own lives to save the others.
There are some good chapters covering the post-rescue events detailing the many injuries some of the passengers faced along with those that perished or were never found. Injuries were anywhere from a cut finger and bruises to broken backs and nearly everything in between. As one would expect from such a disaster, investigations and litigations quickly followed; as is usually the case. There are some good chapters later in the book about the survivors including the crew and what they are doing today along with the accident investigation findings.
Let me turn my attention from the story to the book’s narration by Fred Filbrich. Mr. Filbrich did an excellent job narrating the book and paced it well. I will note for those, like me, who like clean professionally edited audio, be aware that there are some slight audio artifacts such as volume consistency and swallowing in a few parts of the book. It was not throughout the entire book, but only in select areas. I would not let this prevent you from listening to the book in any way.
I am grateful to the author and narrator for bringing me this true-to-life story of disaster and survival. It was well worth my time and will have a lasting impact on me in the future.
Disclaimer: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I am a certified private pilot (Cessna 172s) and have enjoyed books on flying most of my life. However, this story, as told by the author involves so much more than just another airplane or flying tale. It reveals the actual events that occurred in 1970 when a DC-9 jet aircraft was required to perform a water ditch (landing) due to fuel exhaustion. It is the only known event of its kind at the time of the book’s writing; sense then other ditching events have occurred but they are rare. Mr. Corsetti provides the reader with a first-class seat into what airlines, aircraft, and air travel, looked like back in the 1970s, and I can say it was very different from what it is today. Yet, in many ways it has not changed. It is amazing that this event was the largest and most involved search and rescue to have ever happened in the Caribbean Sea. It received assistance from the Coast Guard, Navy, Marines and a handful of local vessels.
The book opens by informing the reader about the concept of an “accident chain”. This idea claims that any type of accident (aviation or not) really is a chain of events that if only one can be prevented the accident most likely will be prevented. Mr. Corsetti walks the reader though all the various issues and events that led to the eventual accident. This involved mostly people and process errors, the machine itself did what it was expected to do when it ran out of fuel. He goes in detail about the flight events leading up to the disaster. Goes over the seconds just prior to the ditching and the events right after the crash viewed from different perspectives based on people’s testimonies.
I think what surprised me the most were the many errors and complications around the search and rescue portion. The lack of communication, and even when communication was established between rescuers, both often spoke to each other in what appeared to be different languages. We also learn of the struggles of the rescue gear such as the life jackets that for some this life saving gear may have caused more harm than good. The ability to hoist civilians up into a helicopter while swells of 30-40 feet were below and rain, low ceiling, and poor visibility above. It was amazing that anyone from the crash survived and that there were not causalities with the rescue teams themselves because many risked their own lives to save the others.
There are some good chapters covering the post-rescue events detailing the many injuries some of the passengers faced along with those that perished or were never found. Injuries were anywhere from a cut finger and bruises to broken backs and nearly everything in between. As one would expect from such a disaster, investigations and litigations quickly followed; as is usually the case. There are some good chapters later in the book about the survivors including the crew and what they are doing today along with the accident investigation findings.
Let me turn my attention from the story to the book’s narration by Fred Filbrich. Mr. Filbrich did an excellent job narrating the book and paced it well. I will note for those, like me, who like clean professionally edited audio, be aware that there are some slight audio artifacts such as volume consistency and swallowing in a few parts of the book. It was not throughout the entire book, but only in select areas. I would not let this prevent you from listening to the book in any way.
I am grateful to the author and narrator for bringing me this true-to-life story of disaster and survival. It was well worth my time and will have a lasting impact on me in the future.
Disclaimer: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
November 30, 2023
Human-centric focus on a 1970 Fatal Aircraft Ditching at Sea
I worked in the aviation industry for about 45 years. And during that time, I read many articles in Aviation Week Magazine covering aviation accidents. Those articles were objective write-ups that covered the chain of events leading up to the accident, the number of injuries and fatalities and FAA/NTSB recommended changes to equipment and procedures intended to reduce or eliminate similar such accidents in the future.
Of course, this book covers those aspects too; but this is a book, and so there are many more pages than contained within a magazine article. For the most part, the book’s additional pages covered the many people involved with the accident, both directly and indirectly. So, in addition to covering the airplane crew, the survivors and those who did not survive, the book also talked about the head of the airline, the airline’s chief pilot, some of the crewmembers of the rescue helicopters and some of the relatives of the airplane’s passengers.
The book included some of the transcripts from communications between the cockpit crew and the air traffic controllers. There were no transcripts from the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) because the CVR was never recovered from this accident. FYI: The website WWW.TAILSTRIKE.COM contains transcripts from the cockpit voice recorders from dozens and dozens of past aircraft accidents (though not from this one).
Bottom Line: Half the book covers the accident. Basically, here’s what happened and why it happened. The other half covers the human side. Basically, these were the people involved in the accident and/or the rescue efforts and how they were affected by those events. I want the author to explore why an accident occurred, but having the author also write about the personal grief of others seemed inappropriate.
I worked in the aviation industry for about 45 years. And during that time, I read many articles in Aviation Week Magazine covering aviation accidents. Those articles were objective write-ups that covered the chain of events leading up to the accident, the number of injuries and fatalities and FAA/NTSB recommended changes to equipment and procedures intended to reduce or eliminate similar such accidents in the future.
Of course, this book covers those aspects too; but this is a book, and so there are many more pages than contained within a magazine article. For the most part, the book’s additional pages covered the many people involved with the accident, both directly and indirectly. So, in addition to covering the airplane crew, the survivors and those who did not survive, the book also talked about the head of the airline, the airline’s chief pilot, some of the crewmembers of the rescue helicopters and some of the relatives of the airplane’s passengers.
The book included some of the transcripts from communications between the cockpit crew and the air traffic controllers. There were no transcripts from the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) because the CVR was never recovered from this accident. FYI: The website WWW.TAILSTRIKE.COM contains transcripts from the cockpit voice recorders from dozens and dozens of past aircraft accidents (though not from this one).
Bottom Line: Half the book covers the accident. Basically, here’s what happened and why it happened. The other half covers the human side. Basically, these were the people involved in the accident and/or the rescue efforts and how they were affected by those events. I want the author to explore why an accident occurred, but having the author also write about the personal grief of others seemed inappropriate.
June 8, 2019
ALM Flight 980 was the first and only airplane to be open-water ditched of a commercial jet ever. On May 2, 1970 the flight was landed in the ocean just 35 miles from its diverted destination. There were 57 passengers and 6 crew on board heading for St. Maarten from New York’s JFK International Airport. The plain had been in the air 4 hours and 32 minutes when the Captain made the call to land in the ocean. It is unknown if he would of tried making that last 35 miles if the outcome would of been disastrous.
This book is so well written if takes you back in time to the airplane itself. The book is told not from the Authors point of view but from everyone involved that day. I love that there are reenactments in the book. They really make you feel like you were there. The research taken to make this book is outstanding.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Audiobookworm Promotions on behalf of various authors, narrators, and publishers. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
This book is so well written if takes you back in time to the airplane itself. The book is told not from the Authors point of view but from everyone involved that day. I love that there are reenactments in the book. They really make you feel like you were there. The research taken to make this book is outstanding.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Audiobookworm Promotions on behalf of various authors, narrators, and publishers. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
August 14, 2021
An incredible story about a flight to a destination that is marginal for the type of plane, bad weather and a crew that was not as optimal as might be desired. What I picked up on is a certain obstinacy by the captain to maximize how much fuel would be available when reaching the destination. Add to that difficulties with getting accurate readings on how much fuel was available and conflicting weather reports.
Lots of innocent people affected by many decisions of others. It was a fast-paced and difficult recovery and was tragic that several people could not be saved.
Good, faced-paced writing that focused a lot on the events of the flight and did not get overly melodramatic about certain people involved. Sometimes, authors seem to fall in love with one or two characters and the book becomes more about them than the actual event. I liked that there was little of that in this book. The fact that the event happened 50 years ago did not matter much.
Lots of innocent people affected by many decisions of others. It was a fast-paced and difficult recovery and was tragic that several people could not be saved.
Good, faced-paced writing that focused a lot on the events of the flight and did not get overly melodramatic about certain people involved. Sometimes, authors seem to fall in love with one or two characters and the book becomes more about them than the actual event. I liked that there was little of that in this book. The fact that the event happened 50 years ago did not matter much.
September 11, 2019
Gripping True Story
Overall 4 out of 5 starsPerformance 4 out of 5 starsStory 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 09-10-19
35 Miles from shore. .
I found this book absolutely gripping and nail biting. The description of the ditching and subsequent rescue of most of the passengers and crew is an emotional event. Whilst reading this I was also struck by the technical details and the balance between these and dramatic effect.
Credit to Fred Filbrichs narrating a difficult topic.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Overall 4 out of 5 starsPerformance 4 out of 5 starsStory 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 09-10-19
35 Miles from shore. .
I found this book absolutely gripping and nail biting. The description of the ditching and subsequent rescue of most of the passengers and crew is an emotional event. Whilst reading this I was also struck by the technical details and the balance between these and dramatic effect.
Credit to Fred Filbrichs narrating a difficult topic.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
April 29, 2023
I thought this was an interesting book with a lot of detail about what lead up to the accident and aftermath. It would have been even more interesting if there had been more personal stories from passengers, but I imagine Corsetti was limited by who would agree to be interviewed and how much they would share. I did appreciate knowing what happened to the various crew members and airline personnel in their lives afterwards. It's a bit of a tale of caution about flying with small start-ups, although those booking the flight booked it through a larger, better known airline... which happens a lot.
November 19, 2024
Prefacing: Giveaway winner
Review: This was an incredibly detailed and well researched book covering an overview of the beginnings of the airline, the flight and plane itself, and the lives of the passengers, crew members, rescuers, and many more parties before, during, and after the ditching. I’ve never read a story quite like this before, but I can tell you that I was enthralled from start to finish. The information provided was a healthy mix of statistics, facts, and just fantastic storytelling. I am so happy to have received this book and would recommend to anyone who is interested in similar stories.
Review: This was an incredibly detailed and well researched book covering an overview of the beginnings of the airline, the flight and plane itself, and the lives of the passengers, crew members, rescuers, and many more parties before, during, and after the ditching. I’ve never read a story quite like this before, but I can tell you that I was enthralled from start to finish. The information provided was a healthy mix of statistics, facts, and just fantastic storytelling. I am so happy to have received this book and would recommend to anyone who is interested in similar stories.
May 14, 2025
This book was much more in depth than the last flight story I read. It made a great difference that the author of this book was also a former pilot, so he gave very detailed explanations about where exactly things went wrong. I liked hearing the perspectives of the numerous people who consented for interviews afterwards including Balsey himself as well as a handful of passengers. It was unfortunate to hear the punishments that were administered following given the crew did everything they could to ensure the safety of their passengers. RIP to those who were lost during the accident.
August 25, 2025
This's another airline accident story from the dawn of the jet age: after a plane failed to land on a Caribbean island amid a storm, it ran out of fuel and had to ditch in the sea. Many survived, thanks to quick rescue; many others died.
Unlike "Fire Over Heathrow", another air disaster story I read recently, this book tells the story in a more drawn-out way - it digs into passengers' and crews' biography more than I'd like, and it feels to me like it could've been cut by at least a third without damaging the central account. The story is interesting, but this telling isn't so much.
Unlike "Fire Over Heathrow", another air disaster story I read recently, this book tells the story in a more drawn-out way - it digs into passengers' and crews' biography more than I'd like, and it feels to me like it could've been cut by at least a third without damaging the central account. The story is interesting, but this telling isn't so much.
December 3, 2018
It is a well researched book. In addition to the true story, it explains how airlines operate behind the scenes. It is an excellent book, however, if I was asked to proofread/edit the book, I would have noted it is written almost entirely in passive voice. Editing it to active voice would have saved probably more than 100 unnecessary words. That is for you English Majors. Overall, an excellent story.
January 13, 2019
Incredible book
This is an amazing non fiction book about a pilot having to land in the ocean because of running out of fuel. I doubt the author missed a single fact! This was so interesting. Lots of facts and figures, but loads of descriptions of the passengers, crew and rescuers involved.
Scary how it is pointed out that there are probably 100 ditching a year all over the world!!!
This is an amazing non fiction book about a pilot having to land in the ocean because of running out of fuel. I doubt the author missed a single fact! This was so interesting. Lots of facts and figures, but loads of descriptions of the passengers, crew and rescuers involved.
Scary how it is pointed out that there are probably 100 ditching a year all over the world!!!
January 17, 2019
Anatomy of an Airliner Accident
An interesting and highly readable story about the ditching of a commercial airliner en route from New York to St. Maarten. The story, although heavily researched, is presented from the point of view of the pilots, passengers and flight crew. The story unfolds as if you actually were present. I thought this might be a very dry read, fortunately it is anything but. Fans of aviation will enjoy this.
An interesting and highly readable story about the ditching of a commercial airliner en route from New York to St. Maarten. The story, although heavily researched, is presented from the point of view of the pilots, passengers and flight crew. The story unfolds as if you actually were present. I thought this might be a very dry read, fortunately it is anything but. Fans of aviation will enjoy this.
December 18, 2021
A one-star review indicates, to me, that a book is not worth reading and that is what I have given this unreadable book. This is an article stretched and padded into a book, filled with stultifying minutiae about people, airplanes, and you-name-it, incredibly boring. At about one-third of the way through I began skimming. This is not a good sign and something I rarely do when reading. The author, not a good story-teller, took what should have been a thrilling story and ruined it.
February 21, 2022
One of those stories that has you thinking hard about every misstep made. Well sourced & told in a very engaging style. The author takes the somewhat dry facts and weaves them concisely & clearly, providing enough technical detail without belaboring the point. The author also managed to keep the human angle at the forefront, taking us alongside many interesting professionals and members of the public.
I was fortunate to find this book on the DoD Navy MWR Library eBook platform.
I was fortunate to find this book on the DoD Navy MWR Library eBook platform.
June 27, 2018
I met one of the survivors of this story and was compelled to read it. I always believe that the pilot and everyone on the plane wants to survive the trip as much as you do and this book supports that. It was sad that so many didn't survive but amazing so many did. I have a new respect for airline pilots and all of the staff on the plane.
July 17, 2025
A minor correction.
The statement that it "remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet." is not quite true. In September 1962, a Lockheed Constellation ditched in rough seas of the North Atlantic, and was documented in the excellent book "Tiger in the Sea: The Ditching of Flying Tiger 923 and the Desperate Struggle for Survival", published in 2021.
The statement that it "remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet." is not quite true. In September 1962, a Lockheed Constellation ditched in rough seas of the North Atlantic, and was documented in the excellent book "Tiger in the Sea: The Ditching of Flying Tiger 923 and the Desperate Struggle for Survival", published in 2021.
February 13, 2019
This book was very interesting and tragic. It would have been much better if 100 pages had been shaved away. There were way too many details and repetitive information. It could've read like a good mystery if the sequence of events had been juggled.
April 25, 2019
Reads like an ntsb report, could be a lot more lively
I hadnt realized how few ditchings there have been. This book written before Captain Sully landed in the Hudson - he was a hero, the pilot in this book was the goat.
I hadnt realized how few ditchings there have been. This book written before Captain Sully landed in the Hudson - he was a hero, the pilot in this book was the goat.
March 31, 2020
Enjoyed this tight factual telling
Despite the many abbreviations this story succeeded in relating the events from many viewpoints. I was curious to learn more about the story of the couple with two young kids.
Despite the many abbreviations this story succeeded in relating the events from many viewpoints. I was curious to learn more about the story of the couple with two young kids.
August 8, 2021
Amazing!
This book was truly amazing. Mr. Corsetti is a great author, and this book was easy to read as well as smooth flowing. This is the best book I've read in a long, long time.
This book was truly amazing. Mr. Corsetti is a great author, and this book was easy to read as well as smooth flowing. This is the best book I've read in a long, long time.
October 26, 2023
35 Miles from Shore by Emilio Corsetti III is an empathetic look at the ditching of ALM 980 a half century ago. It’s a compelling read that doesn’t bury the reader in technical details but doesn’t dumb down the events either. A fascinating read.
October 1, 2018
This was an interesting read. There was some degree of too much technical information, and I would have liked a little more information on the individuals involved.
January 15, 2019
Not For Me
I thought this would be an interesting story. Sorry, but I found it to be very dry and too dragged out. I made it to 47% and had to throw in the towel.
I thought this would be an interesting story. Sorry, but I found it to be very dry and too dragged out. I made it to 47% and had to throw in the towel.
January 23, 2019
Well Researched
It was a little long for my taste but the author kept me interested even when the information seemed to drag. It was a good read.
It was a little long for my taste but the author kept me interested even when the information seemed to drag. It was a good read.
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