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Air Disasters

Air Disasters

The disaster is only the beginning of the story.

2011Returning Series24 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 4 · Episode 8

Focused on Failure

Jul 27, 2014·45m

Just minutes before touching down in Portland International Airport, all four engines of a DC-8 mysteriously flame out. With the aircraft dropping 3,000 feet per minute, the pilots realize they have no option but to crash land in the middle of a major American city. Witness the harrowing emergency landing of United Airlines Flight 173 in Portland, Oregon, and uncover the shocking reasons for its massive engine failure.

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When did Air Disasters Season 4 Episode 8 air?

Air Disasters Season 4 Episode 8 aired on July 27, 2014.

How long is Air Disasters Season 4 Episode 8?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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