Air Crash Investigation

2003•13 series
Available on Nat Geo HD
Nat Geo HD

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously re-enacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with computer images to weave these gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind these events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

Shattered in Seconds: Episode Image
Episode 1Shattered in Seconds

After taking off from Taiwan, a China Airlines 747 suddenly disappeared from radar and crash-landed, killing 225 people. Researchers try to find out why. 7+

Lockerbie: Episode Image
Episode 2Lockerbie

Documentary looking at the tragic circumstances of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which was the largest terrorist attack on Americans before the events of 9/11. 7+

Deadly Prize: Episode Image
Episode 3Deadly Prize

In September 1989, Partnair Flight 394 crashed into the sea killing all 55 people on board. Follow the review of the biggest air disaster in Norwegian history. 7+

Head-On Collision: Episode Image
Episode 4Head-On Collision

Head On Collision: When Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet, both planes were sent spiralling to the ground. But what caused their impact? 7+

Operation Babylift: Episode Image
Episode 5Operation Babylift

A tragedy from the Vietnam War, when more than 250 children, who were being airlifted to safety on a US Air Force C5A Galaxy, died in a mysterious explosion. 7+

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