Air Crash Investigation

2003•13 series

Available on 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.

Episode 8The Lost Plane

Experts are baffled when the wreck of Thai Airways Flight 311 is found amid mountain peaks, miles away from its flight path. How did it end up there? (S16, ep 7) 7+

Episode 9Deadly Discussions

Experts reveal how a staggering blunder caused one of Argentina's most devastating air disasters as they investigate the fate of LAPA Flight 3142. (S16, ep 9) 7+

Episode 10Lethal Turn

Experts examine why Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashed into the jungle, killing 234 people, when it was minutes away from the Medan airport runway. (S16, ep 10) 7+