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Air Disasters

Air Disasters

"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.

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Air Disasters

First Air Date

May 15, 2011

Last Air Date

July 20, 2025

Seasons

24

Episodes

266

Language

English

Production Companies

S24E03

Deadly Departure

After a DC-8 cargo plane with only three working engines crashes on takeoff in Kansas City, investigators uncover a flaw in the pilots’ training.

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