The Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying 45 passengers and crew, crashes into the Andes mountains.
Survivors begin their struggle for survival in the harsh conditions of the Andes mountains after the crash.
Facing starvation, the survivors make the difficult decision to resort to cannibalism to stay alive.
Two survivors, Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa, begin a trek across the mountains to find help and rescue.
The survivors are finally located and rescued after 72 days in the Andes.
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 takes off from Montevideo to Santiago carrying 45 passengers, including the rugby team.
Survivors gather and establish a base camp near the wreckage, organizing themselves and assessing injuries and resources.
Survivors decide to strictly ration remaining food supplies to extend survival chances.
Survivors realize that the search has been called off and rescue is unlikely; food supplies are running out.
Survivors agree to survive by eating the bodies of deceased passengers to stay alive.
An avalanche strikes, killing some of the survivors and worsening conditions.
Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa set out on a 10-day trek across the Andes seeking help.
Following Nando and Roberto's rescue contact, the remaining survivors are found and rescued.
