Air Crash Investigation

2003•12 series

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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 1Terror over the Pacific

When a massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, the search for answers ultimately leads to a deadly short circuit. (2 of 10)

Episode 2Disaster at Dutch Harbor

Investigators struggle to explain why PenAir 3296 failed to stop after landing at a famously tricky Alaskan airport - until they uncover the truth. (7 of 10)

Episode 8Firebomber Down

A C-130 firebomber crashes while battling an epic Australian wildfire. And ATSB investigators must determine the cause within an active fire zone. (S24, 3 of 10)

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