Mar 3, 2013 · 45m
In 1978, passengers and seven people on the ground die when a PSA flight crashed into a Cessna.
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 3 Episodes
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Mar 10, 2013 · 45m
Manchester United football team's plane crashes while returning from Yugoslavia, killing 23 aboard.
Mar 17, 2013 · 45m
Moments before a Pacific Southwest flight crashes in California, gunshots are heard in the cabin.
Mar 24, 2013 · 45m
United Airlines Flight 232 crashes into Sioux City's runway in 1989.
Mar 31, 2013 · 45m
A Northwest Airlines flight above the Bering Sea must make an emergency landing in Anchorage.
Apr 7, 2013 · 45m
Continental Express Flight 2574 suffers wing damage and goes into a dive falling out of the sky.
Apr 14, 2013 · 45m
A burst tire creates an in-flight fire on flight 2120 which causes passengers and crew to perish.
Apr 21, 2013 · 45m
Moments after take-off, SAS Flight 686 collides with a Cessna on the runway.
Apr 28, 2013 · 45m
A Korean Air Cargo flight crashes in a field moments after takeoff from England's Stansted Airport.
May 5, 2013 · 45m
Arrow Air Flight 1285 with 248 American soldiers on board crashes after refueling in Newfoundland.
May 12, 2013 · 45m
An emergency landing during a violent storm kills the engines of a 737.
Season 3 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Air Disasters Season 3 premiere?
Air Disasters Season 3 premiered on March 3, 2013.
How many episodes are in Air Disasters Season 3?
Air Disasters Season 3 has 11 episodes.
What is the first episode of Air Disasters Season 3?
The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "Blind Spot". It aired on March 3, 2013.
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