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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 14 · Episode 10

Fire On Board

Mar 15, 2020·45m

When a fire breaks out on a plane, an emergency situation can escalate to a deadly disaster in seconds. In Manchester, a holiday flight bursts into flames before leaving the runway. A joyous return home to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia turns tragic when smoke overtakes the aircraft. And small batteries in the cargo hold create a massive blaze aboard a UPS jet. Revisit the final moments of these tragic flights and see how the crashes led to major changes in the aviation industry to make flying safer.

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When did Air Disasters Season 14 Episode 10 air?

Air Disasters Season 14 Episode 10 aired on March 15, 2020.

How long is Air Disasters Season 14 Episode 10?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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