Air Crash Investigation

200313 series
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Nat Geo

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.

Deadly Silence: Episode Image
Episode 1Deadly Silence

En route to Dallas from Orlando, a private Learjet carrying pro golf legend Payne Stewart goes rogue. Air traffic controllers are unable to reach the crew. 7+

9/11: The Pentagon Attack: Episode Image
Episode 29/11: The Pentagon Attack

In a special episode, we revisit the 9/11 terrorist attacks that left thousands dead and the investigation that followed. 12+

9/11: The Pentagon: Episode Image
Episode 29/11: The Pentagon

In a special episode, we revisit the 9/11 terrorist attacks that left thousands dead and the investigation that followed. 12+

Disaster at Tenerife: Episode Image
Episode 3Disaster at Tenerife

Afghan Nightmare: Investigation into National Airlines Flight 102, a cargo plane which crashed after take-off from Bagram in 2013. All seven people onboard died. (S15, ep 10) 7+

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