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Air Disasters

The disaster is only the beginning of the story.

★8.2 2011 25 Seasons André Barro TV-MA

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to weave the gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

Seasons & episodes

25 seasons · 286 episodes

Invisible Killer

Episode 01

Invisible Killer

May 15, 2011 · 45 min

On Aug 2, 1985 — Delta Air Lines Flight 191 (L-1011): On approach to Dallas/Fort Worth in stormy weather, the jet suddenly plunges short of the runway. Investigators race to uncover what brought it down.

Gimli Glider

Episode 02

Gimli Glider

May 22, 2011 · 45 min

On Jul 23, 1983 — Air Canada Flight 143 (Boeing 767): Halfway from Montreal to Edmonton, a brand-new airliner runs completely out of fuel at 41,000 feet, leaving the crew to attempt the impossible.

Behind Closed Doors

Episode 03

Behind Closed Doors

May 29, 2011 · 45 min

On Jun 12, 1972 & Mar 3, 1974 — American Airlines Flight 96 & Turkish Airlines Flight 981 (DC-10s): Two DC-10s suffer sudden decompressions in flight, two years apart. Investigators probe whether the incidents are connected.

Fanning the Flames

Episode 04

Fanning the Flames

Jun 5, 2011 · 45 min

On Nov 28, 1987 — South African Airways Flight 295 (Boeing 747 Combi): En route from Taipei to Johannesburg, the cabin fills with smoke over the Indian Ocean, launching one of the deepest wreckage recoveries ever attempted.

Dead Weight

Episode 05

Dead Weight

Jun 12, 2011 · 45 min

On Jan 8, 2003 — Air Midwest Flight 5481 (Beechcraft 1900D): Seconds after takeoff from Charlotte, a commuter flight pitches out of control. Investigators search for answers in the smallest details.

Southern Storm

Episode 06

Southern Storm

Jun 26, 2011 · 45 min

On Apr 4, 1977 — Southern Airways Flight 242 (DC-9): A flight through severe Georgia thunderstorms leaves the crew battling to keep their crippled jet aloft with nowhere to land.

Explosive Evidence

Episode 07

Explosive Evidence

Jul 10, 2011 · 45 min

On Jun 23, 1985 — Air India Flight 182 (Boeing 747): A jumbo jet vanishes from radar over the Atlantic near Ireland, triggering an investigation that spans continents.

Mixed Signals

Episode 08

Mixed Signals

Jul 17, 2011 · 45 min

On Feb 6, 1996 — Birgenair Flight 301 (Boeing 757): Moments after a night takeoff from the Dominican Republic, the crew is confronted by baffling and contradictory instrument readings.

Fatal Distraction

Episode 09

Fatal Distraction

Jul 24, 2011 · 45 min

On Dec 29, 1972 — Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 (L-1011): On a clear night approach to Miami, a state-of-the-art jet descends unnoticed into the Everglades. Investigators must explain how.

Phantom Strike

Episode 10

Phantom Strike

Jul 31, 2011 · 45 min

On Sep 29, 2006 — Gol Flight 1907 (Boeing 737) & Embraer Legacy: Two aircraft cross paths high above the Amazon, and investigators must piece together how modern technology failed to keep them apart.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 16 votes

Synopsis

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to weave the gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Stephen Bogaert

Stephen Bogaert

Narrator

Where to watch Air Disasters

Air Disasters is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from André Barro, Bernard Vaillot has 25 seasons and 286 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 16 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Air Disasters have?

Air Disasters has 25 seasons with 286 episodes in total.

Is Air Disasters still on the air?

Air Disasters is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Air Disasters?

Air Disasters airs on Smithsonian Channel.

When did Air Disasters first air?

Air Disasters first aired on May 15, 2011.

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