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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 11 · Episode 2

The Plane That Flew Too High (West Caribbean Airways Flight 708)

Aired Aug 19, 2011at 10PM·45m

On 16 August 2005, West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 stalls while cruising and crashes in rural Venezuela during a severe thunderstorm. Investigations revealed there were no faults with the engines. Pilot error led to the stall which was misinterpreted by the crew members, who took no recovery action until it was too late.

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When did Mayday Season 11 Episode 2 air?

Mayday Season 11 Episode 2 aired on August 19, 2011 at 10 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 11 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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