Air Crash Investigation

2003•15 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 5North Sea Nightmare

When a high-tech turboprop is struck by lightning, it plunges into a terrifying nosedive. Seconds before impact, the crew regain control. What happened? 7+

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+