On June 24, 1982, British Airways Flight 9 experienced total engine failure after flying through volcanic ash from Mount Galunggung, forcing a daring glide toward Jakarta. Captain Eric Moody and his crew safely landed the Boeing 747 despite blinded windows and incapacitated engines, leading to significant changes in aviation volcanic safety protocols. Detailed accounts are available in this article from Today I Found Out and Mentour Pilot on Facebook .