Air Crash Investigation

200312 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.

Vanishing Act: Episode Image
Episode 3Vanishing Act

Investigators face a baffling mystery when Varig Flight 254 crash-lands in a remote jungle nearly 700 miles off course. (S13, ep 3) 7+

3rd Time Unlucky: Episode Image
Episode 93rd Time Unlucky

After clearing the Manx2 Flight 7100 for landing, controllers at Ireland's Cork Airport are shocked when it crashes into the runway. (S13, ep 9) 7+

Death in the Arctic: Episode Image
Episode 10Death in the Arctic

Mid-air hijack? Mechanical breakdown? Pilot error? Follow aviation experts as they dissect this mysterious case. (S13, ep 10) 7+

Malayasia 370: What Happened?: Episode Image
Episode 11Malayasia 370: What Happened?

Malaysian 370: What Happened?: In this special episode, examine one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time - the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. 7+

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