Massive Engineering Mistakes

20183 series
Available on
Quest

Pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation and engineering often results in mind-boggling building achievements. Unfortunately, progress can also produce leaning towers of terror. This series showcases the latter - engineering disasters, from the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting. Episodes profile, investigate and analyse outrageous structural gaffes, then tell of genius resolutions to solve the issues. Blunders include an airport that is sinking into the sea, an upside-down bridge, and a waterfront building that creates a dangerous wind tunnel.

Mayhem in Minneapolis: Episode Image
Episode 1Mayhem in Minneapolis

In California, catastrophe strikes one of America's most important intersections. Plus, there's a demolition disaster in Canberra, Australia.(S04,E01)

Sinkhole at the Museum: Episode Image
Episode 2Sinkhole at the Museum

In Arizona, a fire destroys a river crossing. In California, a concert hall causes a storm. In Ohio, a driver and her vehicle are swallowed whole. (S04,E02)

Train of Terror: Episode Image
Episode 3Train of Terror

In Sweden, tragedy strikes as a historic bridge is destroyed in seconds. A New Jersey casino is the victim of a massive disaster.(S04,E03)

Terror in Texas: Episode Image
Episode 4Terror in Texas

In California, a dam collapse causes chaos. In Massachusetts, the tallest library starts cracking. In Italy, a vital bridge comes crashing down.(S04,E04)

Calamity Comes to Canada: Episode Image
Episode 5Calamity Comes to Canada

In California, a catastrophe cuts one of America's most vital highways in two. In Texas, a refinery explodes with deadly consequences.(S04,E05)

Nightmare in New Orleans: Episode Image
Episode 6Nightmare in New Orleans

In New York, a construction crane crashes into an iconic bridge. Tragedy strikes a massive television tower in Texas. Boston's water supply crumbles.(S04,E06)

Oklahoma Freeway Free-fall: Episode Image
Episode 7Oklahoma Freeway Free-fall

In Miami, a major disaster leaves a nation in mourning. In Canada, a gaping hole opens in the middle of the nation's capital, Ottawa. (S04,E07)

Kansas City Skywalk Disaster: Episode Image
Episode 8Kansas City Skywalk Disaster

In Pennsylvania, Mother Nature destroys a major bridge. A construction catastrophe in a New York neighbourhood rocks the community. (S04,E08)

Suez Canal Catastrophe: Episode Image
Episode 9Suez Canal Catastrophe

In 2021, a container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days. The incident would have a major impact on the world economy, but what engineering flaws caused it? S3, Ep9

Pittsburgh Landslide: Episode Image
Episode 10Pittsburgh Landslide

In Italy, a towering bridge collapses. In Connecticut, tragedy strikes a construction site. A bridge fails mid-construction in Canada's capital.(S04,E10)

How to watch Massive Engineering Mistakes

New to SkySee Sky TV dealsAlready have Sky TV?Watch on Sky Go