Apr 25, 2021 · 45m
Enter the cockpit of a high-tech turboprop as its pilots battle to keep their plane from slamming into the North Sea.
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 16 Episodes
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May 2, 2021 · 45m
Witness the final moments of ExecuFlight Flight 1526 and discover why it crashed into a residential neighborhood.
May 9, 2021 · 45m
Discover how out-of-date taxi charts and a casual conversation conspired to doom the takeoff of Comair Flight 5191.
May 16, 2021 · 45m
Follow investigators as they race to find out why a best-selling, new plane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff.
May 23, 2021 · 45m
Relive the 2018 disaster of Southwest Airlines 1380, in which a passenger was nearly sucked from the plane mid-flight.
May 30, 2021 · 45m
Witness the Kathmandu crash of US-Bangla 211 and follow detectives as they investigate both the plane and the pilots.
Jun 6, 2021 · 45m
A plane loses control during a Gulf War refueling mission and investigators must determine if enemy fire was the cause.
Jun 13, 2021 · 45m
A commuter flight in New Zealand turns horrific for plane crash survivors, who may freeze to death before help arrives.
Jun 20, 2021 · 45m
Just 12 minutes after takeoff, a twin turboprop loses hydraulics, an engine, and then catches fire. Find out why.
Jun 27, 2021 · 45m
A last-minute repair may have played a key role in the crash of a plane leaving Madrid International Airport.
Season 16 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Air Disasters Season 16 premiere?
Air Disasters Season 16 premiered on April 25, 2021.
How many episodes are in Air Disasters Season 16?
Air Disasters Season 16 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Air Disasters Season 16?
The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "North Sea Nightmare". It aired on April 25, 2021.
Go to Season 16 Episode 1