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Synopsis
Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.
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1. Hyde Train Crash - 1943Now viewing2013-07-1645m
2. Kaimai Plane Crash - 19632013-07-2345mOn July 3rd 1963, a National Airways Corporation DC3 slammed into a rocky ravine deep in the Kaimai Ranges. All 23 passengers and crew were killed. Simon Gault looks back at this tragic story.
3. Strongman Mine Disaster - 19672013-07-3045mWest Coast's Leigh Hart revisits his old hometown of Runanga, where in 1967,it was one of several West Coast towns devastated by the Strongman Mine disaster.
4. Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 18942013-08-0645m135 people lost their lives when the S.S. Wairarapa steamed straight into rocks on Great Barrier Island. Andrew Fagan uncovers the stories of heroism and downright cowardice on that tragic night.
5. Hawkes Bay Earthquake - 19312013-08-1345mThe Hawkes Bay Earthquake of 1931 is New Zealand's deadliest earthquake with over 250 people killed and hundreds more injured. Gary McCormick looks back at this tragic event.
6. Influenza Pandemic - 19182013-08-2045mIn 1918, 8500 New Zealanders lost their lives in a influenza pandemic that swept the world, Judy Bailey investigates the affect it had on New Zealand.
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FAQ
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Is Descent from Disaster available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Descent from Disaster have?
Descent from Disaster has 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
When did Descent from Disaster first air?
Descent from Disaster first aired in 2013.
Is Descent from Disaster still running?
Yes, Descent from Disaster is an ongoing series.
What genre is Descent from Disaster?
Descent from Disaster is classified as Documentary.