Air Crash Investigation Special Report - Season 3
Season 3
Episodes
Courage in the Cockpit
Devastating systems failures in the air puts pilots to the test and shines a light on three astonishing feats of flying. A DC-10 loses all hydraulics when an engine explodes over Iowa, the crew of Qantas Flight 32 is overwhelmed by alarms after an explosion rocks their massive A-380, and a Northwest Airlines 747 is cruising 35,000 feet above the Bering Sea when the unthinkable happens.
Death from Above
Mid-air tragedies are particularly horrifying when they occur over a community, and rain terror on the people below.
Survivors
From the wreckage of three aeroplane crashes, survivors emerge to tell harrowing tales and provide critical data about what to do in an emergency.
Lapse in Security
Traced to a breakdown of vital safety measures, three horrific disasters provoke fundamental changes to airport security procedures around the world.
Heat of the Moment
When aviation decisions are made in the heat of the moment, even minor issues can have fatal consequences. A dashcam captures the horrific crash as a Taiwanese airliner nosedives into a river. Warned of a problem that doesn't exist, a KLM crew inadvertently sparks a cascade of deadly errors. And, for a revolutionary new spacecraft, a split-second decision spells a supersonic disaster.
VIP on Board
Features three crashes involving high-profile passengers and the pressurised investigations into the causes that followed.
Mountain Impact
Following three horrifying crashes, investigators uncover fatal flaws in the procedures intended to stop aircraft from crashing into mountains.
Take Off Tragedies
Any small mistake during take-off can have disastrous consequences. In Taiwan, a Boeing 747 crashes on the runway. In Detroit, a DC-9 leaves a trail of burned debris.
Maintenance Mistakes
Three different accidents reveal that a lack of maintenance can cause a catastrophe. A human error leads to a disaster during a flight to Texas; when a turboprop engine disappears in the sea, investigators discover a criminal empire.
Instrument Confusion
Safe flying requires precision, and when critical instruments in the cockpit can't be trusted, the consequences can be fatal. A Boing 737 disappears from the radars over one of the most remote places on Earth.
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