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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 8

Fatal Distraction (Eastern Airlines Flight 401)

Aired May 28, 2008at 10PM·45m

A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operating Eastern Airlines Flight 401 to Miami International Airport crashes in the Everglades because the crew is distracted by a faulty landing gear indicator light and accidentally disengage the autopilot. 101 people die.

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When did Mayday Season 5 Episode 8 air?

Mayday Season 5 Episode 8 aired on May 28, 2008 at 10 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 5 Episode 8?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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