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Air Disasters

Air Disasters

The disaster is only the beginning of the story.

2011Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2224 Seasons274 Episodes8.2TMDB
Smithsonian Channel

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 · Episode 5

Dead Weight

Jun 12, 2011·45m

Just after take-off, Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground, killing all on board.

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When did Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 5 air?

Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 5 aired on June 12, 2011.

How long is Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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