--- product_id: 66282499 title: "Southern Storm: The Tragedy of Flight 242 (Air Disasters) Hardcover – April 3, 2018" brand: "samme chittum" price: "181.02 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66282499-southern-storm-the-tragedy-of-flight-242-air-disasters-hardcover store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Southern Storm: The Tragedy of Flight 242 (Air Disasters) Hardcover – April 3, 2018 **Brand:** samme chittum **Price:** 181.02 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Southern Storm: The Tragedy of Flight 242 (Air Disasters) Hardcover – April 3, 2018 by samme chittum - **How much does it cost?** 181.02 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66282499-southern-storm-the-tragedy-of-flight-242-air-disasters-hardcover) ## Best For - samme chittum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samme chittum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Southern Storm: The Tragedy of Flight 242 (Air Disasters) Hardcover – April 3, 2018 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51lOK+zXv3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Companion to the TV Documentary *by F***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018* This review is for the Audio CD version of the book. Although the author is a woman, a man was chosen to narrate the audiobook. This was a little surprising, however the narrator does a credible job with only a few spots where he gives a wrong emphasis and one time where he says the wrong word ("desire" instead of "disaster" - this may be a typo in the text but I haven't seen it yet). For me, this audiobook is effective at having a higher emotional impact than simply reading. There is a lot of emotion in this story and since most people speak only half as fast as they read, there is more time to dwell upon the content as you listen to it.The book itself is a companion to the TV documentary by the same name. The documentary is part of a series on air disasters that was originally owned by National Geographic and later bought by the Smithsonian Channel. The book author has followed the themes of the Southern Storm episode and expanded further through additional interviews and a visit to the crash site. As a survivor, I was interviewed for the original episode and acted as an unofficial technical adviser. (Amusingly, the shortened version of the episode gave my segment the scissors!)Ms. Chittum followed up with me and took pains to get a clearer understanding of what happened on Flight 242 by seeking out other survivors and technical experts. Although the format of a companion book doesn't allow for exhaustive detail on every aspect and the nature of the accident as a chain of events with critical gaps in information doesn't allow for anyone to claim the last word, she has done a nice job of providing a long overdue popular counterpart to the "technicalese" of the NTSB report.It is very unfortunate that one of the main "characters" of the 242 story, Sadie Burkhalter Hurst, passed away only a few months before its publication. I consider the book to be a fitting tribute to the memory of the role she played on April 4, 1977 and afterwards. Southern Storm: The Tragedy of Flight 242 (Air Disasters) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Multi-Faceted Book of Aviation History, the Human Spirit to Overcome, and a Community of Healing *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018* The piece of history known as Southern Airways Flight 242 is well told by author Samme Chittum. The writer takes the story through multiple facets of the crash, from weather to human error to aviation mechanics, and on to the individual lives of those affiliated to the crash of Southern 242, and on to the community of New Hope, GA, where a small group of people still provide healing and comfort for all involved. This well written book touches the heart and opens the eye to the difference caring people can make in, and after, a tragedy. A must-read, the book touches on the fragility of life and follows with strength of the human spirit, and a hope for overcoming and healing. It is more than just another aviation book, it is also an edifying book on the state of humanity as it was in 1977 and how a particular group of people still carry that banner today. The author is to be commended for her skill in weaving together all the events before, during, and after the crash of Southern Airways Flight 242 while maintaining the respect and dignity of survivors, victims, and their families. This book touches in different ways; give it a chance to touch you, too. Great job, Ms. Chittum. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent and Information Read *by I***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2018* This is a dramatic and well told tale of an airplane crash. It is notable for the sensitive portrayal of all the people impacted by this tragedy and the clear explanation of what went wrong and how the knowledge gained changed aviation. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66282499-southern-storm-the-tragedy-of-flight-242-air-disasters-hardcover](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66282499-southern-storm-the-tragedy-of-flight-242-air-disasters-hardcover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-05*