Sep 9, 2019 · 47m
A deep dive into the engineering of the Morandi Bridge and what might have caused it to collapse, killing 43 people, in August 2018.
What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe
A two season series with 12 episodes that tell the in-depth story of high-profile catastrophic events while explaining the engineering failures that reveal what went wrong.
Season 1 Episodes
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Sep 16, 2019 · 45m
The story of the engineering, design and sociopolitical factors that led to the catastrophic 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in London.
Sep 23, 2019 · 45m
An in depth review of Germany’s worst ever rail disaster and the engineering oversights that allowed it to happen.
Sep 30, 2019 · 45m
The story of the shuttle challenger disaster and the engineering and operation oversights that caused the shuttle to break apart in the sky as millions of Americans watched live.
Oct 7, 2019 · 46m
The story of how the supersonic Concorde aircraft crashed and burned into the aviation history books.
Oct 14, 2019 · 45m
Top aviation experts share their theories about the mysterious whereabouts and final fate of Malaysia Airlines MH370.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe Season 1 premiere?
What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe Season 1 premiered on September 9, 2019.
How many episodes are in What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe Season 1?
What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Morandi Bridge Collapse". It aired on September 9, 2019.
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