July 14, 1960: Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 crash-landed into the waters near Polillo Island

On the night of July 14, 1960, Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 became a testament to crew professionalism and emergency preparedness when it successfully ditched in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Polillo Island, Quezon, Philippines. The accident, which resulted in 57 survivors out of 58 people on board, stands as one of the most remarkable survival stories in aviation history.