Feb 27, 2022 · 45m
Discover the surprising reason why a Boeing 737 took a deadly nosedive after circling the runway for two hours.
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 17 Episodes
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Mar 6, 2022 · 45m
All signs point to bad weather causing the crash of Martinair Flight 495... until investigators make an intriguing discovery.
Mar 13, 2022 · 45m
Discover the cause of history's most expensive aviation accident: the 2008 crash of the B-2 bomber Spirit of Kansas.
Mar 20, 2022 · 44m
An emergency over the French Alps leads to a miraculous landing, followed by the discovery of a small but deadly flaw.
Mar 27, 2022 · 44m
Heroic flying isn't enough to overcome neglectful maintenance in the tragic accident of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.
Apr 3, 2022 · 44m
Investigators must pull off a risky test flight to see if the pilots of a heroic emergency landing are hiding a secret.
Apr 10, 2022 · 44m
When a tree-strike takes out both engines of an MD-83, the crew must find a way to land a 60-ton plane with no power.
Apr 17, 2022 · 44m
When an Illinois turboprop crashes after losing battery power, investigators uncover a series of errors made by the pilots.
Apr 24, 2022 · 44m
When a turboprop stalls and crashes into a North Carolina forest, investigators resort to a risky test flight-and uncover an industry-wide safety problem.
Apr 24, 2022 · 44m
When basketball legend Kobe Bryant is killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, investigators examine the data, the wreckage, and the pilot's actions for clues.
Season 17 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Air Disasters Season 17 premiere?
Air Disasters Season 17 premiered on February 27, 2022.
How many episodes are in Air Disasters Season 17?
Air Disasters Season 17 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Air Disasters Season 17?
The season opens with Season 17 Episode 1, "Holding Pattern". It aired on February 27, 2022.
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