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Mayday

Mayday

2003Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2326 Seasons240 Episodes8.2TMDB
5DiscoverySky HistoryNational Geographic ChannelNational Geographic

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.

Created by: André Barro, Bernard Vaillot

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Racing the storm

Sep 3, 2003 · 45m

On June 1, 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 tries to land at the Little Rock National Airport during a storm, but overruns the runway, killing eleven people.

Episode 2: Unlocking Disaster

Sep 10, 2003 · 45m

On February 24, 1989, United Airlines Flight 811 is flying above the Pacific Ocean, when part of the right-side fuselage is ripped off, ejecting nine people from the aircraft and causing explosive decompression. The flight later lands safely at Honolulu without any more loss of life.

Episode 3: Flying Blind

Sep 17, 2003 · 45m

On October 2, 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 is confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descends the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes into the water, killing everyone on board.

Episode 4: Flying on Empty

Oct 8, 2003 · 45m

On August 24, 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots of the aircraft glide it to a safe landing on a runway at a naval base on an island in the Azores.

Episode 5: Cutting Corners

Oct 15, 2003 · 45m

On January31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261's trimmable horizontal stabilizer jams and breaks free from its control system. The aircraft dives inverted into the Pacific Ocean, causing the death of all 88 on board.

Episode 6: Fire on Board

Oct 22, 2003 · 45m

On September 2, 1998, a fire breaks out on Swissair Flight 111 while in-flight, damaging vital systems and causing the aircraft to crash into the sea off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, with no survivors.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Mayday Season 1 premiere?

Mayday Season 1 premiered on September 3, 2003.

How many episodes are in Mayday Season 1?

Mayday Season 1 has 6 episodes.

What is the first episode of Mayday Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Racing the storm". It aired on September 3, 2003.

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