Air Crash Investigation

200312 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.

Cleared for Disaster: Episode Image
Episode 4Cleared for Disaster

Seconds after touching down in LA, a US Air Flight erupted in flames. Then, rescue workers made a horrific discovery. What went wrong? (S8, ep 4) 7+

Crashed and Missing: Episode Image
Episode 7Crashed and Missing

On 20 January 1992, Air Inter flight 148 began its descent into Strasbourg. Amid bad weather it hit a mountain, prompting a search for survivors. (S8, ep 7) 7+

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