Air Disasters — Season 7

Mar 13, 2016 · 45m

An August 2005 incident in which an Airbus A340 skidded off a runway, endangering the lives of more than 300 people on board, is investigated.

Mar 20, 2016 · 45m

A passenger jet tries to make it to land when it runs into trouble over the Indian Ocean.

Mar 27, 2016 · 45m

A smoke-filled DC-10 makes an emergency landing in Cincinnati and, 90 seconds later, bursts into flames.

Apr 3, 2016 · 45m

The 1997 crash of Korean Air Flight 801, which occurred when the crew attempted an instrument landing during a heavy rain storm, is recalled.

Apr 10, 2016 · 45m

Two deadly Boeing 737 crashes during the 1990s are investigated.

Apr 17, 2016 · 45m

The story of China Airlines Flight 006, which almost crashed into the Pacific Ocean after experiencing engine trouble. The investigation of the incident detailed how jet lag and lack of sleep can impact pilots.

Sep 18, 2016 · 45m

The investigation into a midair collision over Cerritos, Cal., leads to improvements in how planes are monitored.

Sep 25, 2016 · 45m

The 1996 crash in Croatia of USAF IFO-21, an executive transport aircraft carrying Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 34 others, is examined.

Oct 2, 2016 · 45m

An examination of the crash over the Red Sea in January 2004.

Oct 9, 2016 · 45m

The case of Helios Airways 737, in which a passenger flight circling Athens fails to respond to air-traffic controllers.