What nickname was given to Air Canada Flight 143 after it ran out of fuel and glided to safety in 1983?

The nickname "Gimli Glider" was given to Air Canada Flight 143 after it ran out of fuel and safely glided to a landing in 1983. The name is derived from the fact that the Boeing 767 aircraft landed at the former RCAF Station Gimli, which had been converted into a motorsport racetrack. The incident occurred due to a miscalculation of fuel due to an error converting between metric and imperial units, leading to both engines losing power. The skillful gliding landing by the pilots and the unconventional location resulting in the nickname "Gimli Glider."