Jun 17, 2012 · 45m
Chalk's Ocean Airways flight 101 crashes just after take-off from Watson Island in Miami.
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 2 Episodes
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Jun 24, 2012 · 45m
Korean Airlines Flight 007 is shot down by a fighter jet when it enters Soviet airspace.
Jul 1, 2012 · 45m
The importance of weather forecasting to the aviation industry.
Jul 8, 2012 · 45m
In August, 1985, an airplane's engine catches fire as it accelerates.
Jul 15, 2012 · 45m
Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashes shortly after take-off in Detroit.
Jul 22, 2012 · 45m
A design flaw on the Fokker F28 causes two similar plane crashes in Ontario and New York.
Jul 29, 2012 · 45m
Air France Flight 296 fails to regain altitude after performing a flyby during an air show.
Aug 5, 2012 · 45m
Five aviation disasters and the changes they have forced air-traffic controllers to make.
Aug 12, 2012 · 45m
An Air Inter flight crashes into the Vosges Mountains while attempting to land.
Aug 19, 2012 · 45m
An air traffic controller's mistake causes two planes to collide on the runway.
Aug 26, 2012 · 45m
The West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 crash ultimately leads to bankruptcy of the troubled airline.
Sep 2, 2012 · 45m
AM Airlines Flight 3054 slides off a runway and crashes into a warehouse next to a petrol station.
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Air Disasters Season 2 premiere?
Air Disasters Season 2 premiered on June 17, 2012.
How many episodes are in Air Disasters Season 2?
Air Disasters Season 2 has 12 episodes.
What is the first episode of Air Disasters Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Cracks in the System". It aired on June 17, 2012.
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