19 years ago, a DHL Airbus A300 Freighter was struck by a ground-to-air missile shortly after takeoff from Baghdad, Iraq. The missile struck the left wing of the aircraft, causing a total loss of hydraulics. Despite the loss of hydraulic control, the three-man crew miraculously landed the seriously damaged aircraft, using differential engine thrust as the only pilot input. Flight Details On 22nd November 2003, the Airbus A300B2-200F with registration OO-DLL was operating a cargo mission between Baghdad and Bahrain. … Continue reading Miracle Over Baghdad: How DHL A300 Landed Safely After Hit by Missile?