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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 10 · Episode 4

Deadly Detail

Jan 28, 2018·45m

The chances of a catastrophic event happening after a plane parks are nearly nonexistent, which is why the incident aboard China Airlines Flight 120 in August 2007 was so baffling to investigators. The plane's engines were switched off. The passengers were lining up to debark. Then within seconds, the aircraft was engulfed in flames. What caused the sudden inferno that sent panicked passengers scrambling for their lives? Discover the tiny failure that endangered not only this flight and its passengers, but air travelers around the world.

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When did Air Disasters Season 10 Episode 4 air?

Air Disasters Season 10 Episode 4 aired on January 28, 2018.

How long is Air Disasters Season 10 Episode 4?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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