Air Crash Investigation

200310 series
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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.

Cabin Chaos: Episode Image
Episode 6Cabin Chaos

After a Chinese airplane lands at a top-secret US Air Force base, the search is on for the cause of a deadly rollercoaster ride in the sky. (S24, 1 of 10)

No Exit: Episode Image
Episode 11No Exit

Landing at LAX, US Air 1493 collided with another aircraft and burst into flames. 21 passengers were unable to escape - investigators need to figure out why.

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