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 1Deadly Charter

Facing heavy snow and a tight curfew, the pilots of a chartered private jet are determined to land at Aspen's notoriously tricky single-runway airport. (6 of 7) 7+

Episode 2Norwegian Nightmare

Moments after taking off from the Norwegian island of Vaeroy, a turboprop plunges into the North Atlantic. (8 of 10) 7+

Episode 3A Perfect Storm

An out-of-control turboprop breaks apart while trying to land at Düsseldorf airport, instantly killing everyone on board. (S25, ep 3)

Episode 5Peril Over Pakistan

On final approach to Islamabad in heavy fog, Airblue Flight 202 slams into the Himalayan foothills, killing all onboard. (2 of 10) 7+

Episode 7Divided in Crisis

Air traffic controllers hear an explosion when an Air Algérie flight lifts off. Moments later, the Boeing 737-200 crashes in the Sahara. (3 of 10) 7+

Episode 8Moments 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+

Episode 9Monsoon Approach

During monsoon season at a treacherous tabletop runway in India, the crew of Flight 1344 runs off the tarmac and their Boeing 737-800 plunges into a gorge. (9 of 10) 7+

Episode 10Mixed Measures

A flight vanishes from radar after take off from Shanghai and crashes into a neighbourhood. A simulator rebuild helps investigators uncover the truth. (10 of 10) 7+

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