The Boeing 737-300 in question was only 15 years old when its skin peeled open along a riveted lap-joint while flying above 34, 000 feet (just over 10, 000 metres) with 118 passengers on board.
Kenya have now won the last six Olympic 3, 000 steeplechase golds and the three medalists embraced in a joyful jig at the end before embarking on their jointlap of honour.