Final answer:
During the first overseas flight, the engines of the plane shut down due to a fuel shortage. The pilots were able to safely land the aircraft using their glider pilot skills.
Step-by-step explanation:
The first overseas flight for Breen P. and G. experienced a fuel shortage which led to all the engines shutting down midway through the flight. The plane became a powerless glider, but the pilots were able to safely land the aircraft at Gimli Station, a community airport, using their glider pilot skills. The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding between the ground crew and the pilots regarding the measurement units used for fuel.