Air Crash Investigation

2003•16 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.

Manchester Runway Disaster: Episode Image
Episode 1Manchester Runway Disaster

On 22 August, 1985, 55 people died aboard British Airtours flight 28M when its engine failed during take off. (S8, ep 1)

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)

Snowbound: Episode Image
Episode 6Snowbound

Looks at why Flight 1363 from Dryden crashed after take off. What happened? And how did the US's failure to heed Canada's mistakes end in more tragedy? (S8, ep 6)

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