Air Crash Investigation

200311 series
Available on Nat Geo HD
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.

Cabin Catastrophe: Episode Image
Episode 2Cabin Catastrophe

A mid-air explosion rocks Southwest Airlines 1380. While pilots struggle to regain control, flight attendants make a horrifying discovery. (S20, ep 5) 7+

Moments from Touchdown: Episode Image
Episode 9Moments from Touchdown

Flying from the Kathmandu to Pokhara, Yeti Airlines Flight 691 stalls and crashes into a gorge where investigators find a scene of annihilation. (1 of 10) 7+

How to watch Air Crash Investigation