Air Crash Investigation

200312 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.

Running on Empty: Episode Image
Episode 2Running on Empty

Air Tahoma Flight 185, a late-night cargo flight from Memphis, is on final approach to Cincinnati. (S24, ep 10 of 10) 7+

Fatal Test Flight: Episode Image
Episode 10Fatal Test Flight

After an extensive retrofit, three Airborne Express pilots board a modified DC-8 cargo plane for a routine test flight that ends in disaster. (S24, ep 9 of 10) 7+

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