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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 5 · Episode 7

Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)

Aired May 21, 2008at 10PM·45m

South African Airways Flight 295 starts filling with smoke over the Indian Ocean. A fire has erupted in the rear main level cargo area; the pilots successfully open the doors in flight to clear the smoke from the aircraft, however it crashes with no survivors.

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When did Mayday Season 5 Episode 7 air?

Mayday Season 5 Episode 7 aired on May 21, 2008 at 10 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 5 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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