When I Fell from the Sky

On a fateful Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago, 17-year-old Juliane Diller (Koepcke) faced unimaginable odds when her plane was struck by lightning, leading to a devastating fall from two miles above the Earth. Remarkably, she emerged as the sole survivor among 92 passengers and spent 11 harrowing days alone in the jungle, battling hunger and despair. As she reflects on her extraordinary journey of survival and resilience, Juliane also shares her life as a scientist, continually returning to the wild terrain that once threatened her existence. This compelling account marks the 40th anniversary of her miraculous story.