May 15, 2011 · 45m
A landing goes wrong when Delta Airlines Flight 191 is hit by an invisible force.
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.
Created by: André Barro, Bernard Vaillot
Season 1 Episodes
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May 22, 2011 · 45m
A pilot heads for a decommissioned air force base when the 767 he is flying runs out of fuel.
May 29, 2011 · 45m
A flaw on the infamous DC-10 airline causing two midair crashes in the early 70's.
Jun 5, 2011 · 45m
A recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 was carrying illegal weapons.
Jun 12, 2011 · 45m
Just after take-off, Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground, killing all on board.
Jun 26, 2011 · 45m
In 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.
Jul 10, 2011 · 45m
Air India Flight 182 crashes into the sea after an explosion. Was it a tragic accident or an act of terrorism?
Jul 17, 2011 · 45m
Conflicting alarms confuse pilots of Birgenair Flight 301 before it crashes into the ocean.
Jul 24, 2011 · 45m
Pilots try to determine why both landing-gear lights do not function on an L-1011.
Jul 31, 2011 · 45m
A Legacy business jet collides with a Boeing 737 in mid-air over the Amazon Rain Forest.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Air Disasters Season 1 premiere?
Air Disasters Season 1 premiered on May 15, 2011.
How many episodes are in Air Disasters Season 1?
Air Disasters Season 1 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Air Disasters Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Invisible Killer". It aired on May 15, 2011.
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