A traumatized ex-fighter-pilot, Ted Striker, boards a flight to win back his old flame, Elaine Dickinson, but instead faces a severe food poisoning outbreak. With the crew down, Ted must confront his fears and take control of the plane to save the passengers.

Airplane!
A troubled pilot must overcome his own demons and safely land a crowded aircraft when the flight crew falls ill from food poisoning, putting everyone's lives at risk.