The Doomsday Flight

Mark Hagenson grew up immersed in the world of commercial aviation as the son of Air Canada Captain Nels Hagenson who was the first officer on Flight 812. His early years were marked by countless hours in cockpits alongside his father, gaining firsthand experience of airline operations and developing a deep appreciation for aviation safety. These formative experiences, particularly his father’s service on Air Canada Flight 812 in 1971, provided invaluable insights that would later inspire his writing. Mark’s aviation expertise extends beyond his childhood experiences-he has completed ground school training and maintains connections to the airline industry through family members and friends who serve as Air Canada pilots. Based in Vancouver Canada, he combines his aviation knowledge with his technical expertise as a computer consultant specializing in building and servicing flight simulator systems. This unique blend of hands-on aviation experience, technical skill, and industry connections brings extraordinary authenticity to “The Doomsday Flight,” allowing him to explore one of commercial aviation’s most compelling stories with both personal insight and technical precision.