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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 15 · Episode 6

Steep Impact (Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311)

Aired Feb 4, 2016at 7:30PM·45m

On 5 April 1991, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 from Atlanta suddenly nose-dives into the ground while on landing approach to Glynco Jetport, killing all 23 people on board, including US Senator John Tower and astronaut Sonny Carter. The accident was caused by a malfunction of the left engine propeller control unit.

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When did Mayday Season 15 Episode 6 air?

Mayday Season 15 Episode 6 aired on February 4, 2016 at 7:30 PM GMT.

How long is Mayday Season 15 Episode 6?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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