Air Crash Investigation

200313 series
Available on
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.

Caught In A Jam: Episode Image
Episode 8Caught In A Jam

A commuter turboprop slams into the side of a hill in New Zealand, and the search for answers inevitably leads to the cockpit. 7+

Seconds From Touchdown: Episode Image
Episode 9Seconds From Touchdown

Facing a cascade of failures and an engine fire, a turboprop is just seconds from the tarmac in Montreal when it flips over and crashes to the ground. 7+

Deadly Delivery: Episode Image
Episode 10Deadly Delivery

Facing poor visibility, a cargo flight is on final approach to an Alabama airport when it hits a grove of trees and crashes. What went wrong? 7+

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