In this episode of 'The Crux: True Survival Stories,' hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the astonishing tale of Vesna Vulović, a Serbian flight attendant who miraculously survived a fall from over 33,000 feet without a parachute. The episode explores Vesna's early life, the fateful flight in 1972, and the extraordinary series of events that led to her survival. It also discusses the psychological and political aftermath of her experience. With detailed storytelling and insightful commentary, this episode celebrates Vesna's incredible resilience and the unyielding human spirit.
Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction
01:11 Introducing Vesna's Story
02:09 Vesna's Early Life and Aspirations
06:26 The Fateful Flight
16:10 Miraculous Survival and Rescue
24:27 Life After the Crash
30:36 Legacy and Final Years
36:45 Conclusion
References:
1. "JAT Flight 367" - Wikipedia. Comprehensive details about the flight, crash investigation, and official findings.
2. "Vesna Vulović" - Wikipedia. Biographical information, personal life, and political activism.
3. "How Vesna Vulović survived the highest fall ever with no parachute" - Guinness World Records (April 2022). Official record details and survival analysis.
4. "JAT Flight 367, A Cabin Crew Perspective: The Woman Who Fell To Earth" - Simple Flying (January 2023). Aviation industry perspective on the crash.
5. "The Miraculous Survival Story of Vesna Vulović" - Bygonely (February 2024). Detailed biographical account and historical context.
6. "Life After Death – Vesna Vulovic: Survivor's Guilt" - Europe Between East And West (May 2019). Analysis of psychological impact and later life struggles.
7. "Remembering Vesna Vulović" - CBC Radio (December 2016). Interview excerpts and obituary coverage.
8. "THE SERBIAN WOMAN WHO DEFEATED DEATH" - Serbian Times (February 2025). Cultural perspective and legacy in Serbia.
9. Various aviation safety reports and Czech Civil Aviation Authority findings regarding the bombing investigation and crash analysis.
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