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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Back in 2000, there was an Alaska Airlines flight that experienced cruising altitude problems that led to a crash off the coast of California. They did have contact with ATC during their situation though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Airlines_Flight_261

That accident was straight up horrible. Can't imagine what it was like for passengers in the cabin, the pilots fought that plane right until the end.