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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 · Episode 5

Cutting Corners

Aired Oct 15, 2003at 10PM·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.

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When did Mayday Season 1 Episode 5 air?

Mayday Season 1 Episode 5 aired on October 15, 2003 at 10 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 1 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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