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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 12 · Episode 10

Dead of Winter

Apr 7, 2019·45m

As Denver air traffic controllers struggle to keep departures on schedule amid heavy snow in 1987, a DC-9 is delayed on the tarmac. When the crew is finally cleared for takeoff, the plane gets only 20 feet off the ground before banking sharply and slamming back down, killing 28 of the 82 people on board. Follow investigators as they uncover why Continental Airlines Flight 1713 crashed in bad weather while others safely took off. The discovery will change commercial flight, and the teams flying these aircraft, forever.

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When did Air Disasters Season 12 Episode 10 air?

Air Disasters Season 12 Episode 10 aired on April 7, 2019.

How long is Air Disasters Season 12 Episode 10?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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