
Stephen Bogaert
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“The disaster is only the beginning of the story.”
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.
Episodes
1. Invisible KillerNow viewing2011-05-1545mA landing goes wrong when Delta Airlines Flight 191 is hit by an invisible force.
2. Gimli Glider2011-05-2245mA pilot heads for a decommissioned air force base when the 767 he is flying runs out of fuel.
3. Behind Closed Doors2011-05-2945mA flaw on the infamous DC-10 airline causing two midair crashes in the early 70's.
4. Fanning the Flames2011-06-0545mA recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 was carrying illegal weapons.
5. Dead Weight2011-06-1245mJust after take-off, Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground, killing all on board.
6. Southern Storm2011-06-2645mIn 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242 finds itself in a violent storm. When both engines fail, the pilots must land their plane on a rural Georgia highway.
7. Explosive Evidence2011-07-1045mAir India Flight 182 crashes into the sea after an explosion. Was it a tragic accident or an act of terrorism?
8. Mixed Signals2011-07-1745mConflicting alarms confuse pilots of Birgenair Flight 301 before it crashes into the ocean.
9. Fatal Distraction2011-07-2445mPilots try to determine why both landing-gear lights do not function on an L-1011.
10. Phantom Strike2011-07-3145mA Legacy business jet collides with a Boeing 737 in mid-air over the Amazon Rain Forest.Cast
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Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
Air Disasters has 25 seasons and 281 episodes.
Air Disasters first aired in 2011.
Yes, Air Disasters is an ongoing series.
Air Disasters is classified as Documentary.