Air Crash Investigation

2003•14 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.

Storming Out: Episode Image
Episode 5Storming Out

The pilots blamed the weather when USAir Flight 1016 fell from the sky, killing 37 people. But were severe rains only part of the story? (S16, ep 6) 7+

Caught On Tape: Episode Image
Episode 6Caught On Tape

Experts look into the fate of TransAsia Flight 235. Dash cam footage captured its final moments, but still the cause of its crash remained a mystery. (S16, ep 8) 7+

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