List of Mayday episodes
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Mayday, known as Air Crash Investigation(s) outside of the United States and Canada and also known as Mayday: Air Disaster (The Weather Channel) or Air Disasters (Smithsonian Channel) in the United States, is a Canadian documentary television series produced by Cineflix that recounts air crashes, near-crashes, fires, hijackings, bombings, and other mainly flight-related disasters and crises. It reveals the events that led to each crisis or disaster, their causes as determined by the official investigating body or bodies, and the measures they recommended to prevent a similar incident from happening again. The programs use re-enactments, interviews, eyewitness testimony, computer-generated imagery, cockpit voice recordings, and official reports to reconstruct the sequences of events. As of 26 May 2025, 287 episodes of Mayday have aired. This includes five Science of Disaster specials, each examining multiple crashes with similar causes. For broadcasters that do not use the series name Mayday, three Season 3 episodes were labelled as Crash Scene Investigation spin-offs, examining marine or rail disasters. A sub-series labelled The Accident Files began airing in 2018 and, as of 2024, has aired six seasons. The first five seasons consisted of ten episodes per series and the sixth season consisted of six episodes. This sub-series consists entirely of summarized versions of air disasters previously investigated in the primary Mayday series, but combined based on similarities between the incidents, such as fires or pilot error. Each episode covers three accidents and 15 minutes is dedicated to each of the disasters that are covered.
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First released
First released
Seasons
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episodes
3 September 2003 (2003-09-03)
Originally released
22 October 2003 (2003-10-22)
2
2
Seasons
2
Episodes
6
Episodes
23 January 2005 (2005-01-23)
Originally released
27 February 2005 (2005-02-27)
3
3
Seasons
3
Episodes
13
Episodes
14 September 2005 (2005-09-14)
Originally released
7 December 2005 (2005-12-07)
4
4
Seasons
4
Episodes
10
Episodes
15 April 2007 (2007-04-15)
Originally released
17 June 2007 (2007-06-17)
5
5
Seasons
5
Episodes
10
Episodes
9 April 2008 (2008-04-09)
Originally released
11 June 2008 (2008-06-11)
6
6
Seasons
6
Episodes
3
Episodes
16 December 2007 (2007-12-16)
Originally released
2 March 2008 (2008-03-02)
7
7
Seasons
7
Episodes
8
Episodes
4 November 2009 (2009-11-04)
Originally released
17 December 2009 (2009-12-17)
8
8
Seasons
8
Episodes
2
Episodes
10 June 2009 (2009-06-10)
Originally released
17 June 2009 (2009-06-17)
9
9
Seasons
9
Episodes
8
Episodes
8 September 2010 (2010-09-08)
Originally released
27 October 2010 (2010-10-27)
10
10
Seasons
10
Episodes
6
Episodes
27 February 2011 (2011-02-27)
Originally released
28 March 2011 (2011-03-28)
11
11
Seasons
11
Episodes
13
Episodes
12 August 2011 (2011-08-12)
Originally released
13 April 2012 (2012-04-13)
12
12
Seasons
12
Episodes
13
Episodes
3 August 2012 (2012-08-03)
Originally released
15 April 2013 (2013-04-15)
13
13
Seasons
13
Episodes
11
Episodes
16 December 2013 (2013-12-16)
Originally released
9 May 2014 (2014-05-09)
14
14
Seasons
14
Episodes
11
Episodes
5 January 2015 (2015-01-05)
Originally released
2 March 2015 (2015-03-02)
15
15
Seasons
15
Episodes
10
Episodes
4 January 2016 (2016-01-04)
Originally released
17 February 2016 (2016-02-17)
16
16
Seasons
16
Episodes
10
Episodes
7 June 2016 (2016-06-07)
Originally released
13 February 2017 (2017-02-13)
17
17
Seasons
17
Episodes
10
Episodes
20 February 2017 (2017-02-20)
Originally released
3 October 2017 (2017-10-03)
18
18
Seasons
18
Episodes
10
Episodes
13 February 2018 (2018-02-13)
Originally released
4 July 2018 (2018-07-04)
19
19
Seasons
19
Episodes
10
Episodes
2 January 2019 (2019-01-02)
Originally released
11 March 2019 (2019-03-11)
20
20
Seasons
20
Episodes
10
Episodes
9 January 2020 (2020-01-09)
Originally released
12 March 2020 (2020-03-12)
21
21
Seasons
21
Episodes
10
Episodes
4 April 2021 (2021-04-04)
Originally released
6 June 2021 (2021-06-06)
22
22
Seasons
22
Episodes
10
Episodes
3 January 2022 (2022-01-03)
Originally released
12 February 2022 (2022-02-12)
23
23
Seasons
23
Episodes
10
Episodes
3 January 2023 (2023-01-03)
Originally released
7 March 2023 (2023-03-07)
24
24
Seasons
24
Episodes
10
Episodes
11 February 2024 (2024-02-11)
Originally released
14 April 2024 (2024-04-14)
25
25
Seasons
25
Episodes
11
Episodes
2 February 2025 (2025-02-02)
Originally released
26 May 2025 (2025-05-26)
26
26
Seasons
26
Episodes
10
Episodes
20 January 2026 (2026-01-20)
Originally released
24 March 2026 (2026-03-24)
| Seasons | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 6 | 3 September 2003 (2003-09-03) | 22 October 2003 (2003-10-22) | |
| 2 | 6 | 23 January 2005 (2005-01-23) | 27 February 2005 (2005-02-27) | |
| 3 | 13 | 14 September 2005 (2005-09-14) | 7 December 2005 (2005-12-07) | |
| 4 | 10 | 15 April 2007 (2007-04-15) | 17 June 2007 (2007-06-17) | |
| 5 | 10 | 9 April 2008 (2008-04-09) | 11 June 2008 (2008-06-11) | |
| 6 | 3 | 16 December 2007 (2007-12-16) | 2 March 2008 (2008-03-02) | |
| 7 | 8 | 4 November 2009 (2009-11-04) | 17 December 2009 (2009-12-17) | |
| 8 | 2 | 10 June 2009 (2009-06-10) | 17 June 2009 (2009-06-17) | |
| 9 | 8 | 8 September 2010 (2010-09-08) | 27 October 2010 (2010-10-27) | |
| 10 | 6 | 27 February 2011 (2011-02-27) | 28 March 2011 (2011-03-28) | |
| 11 | 13 | 12 August 2011 (2011-08-12) | 13 April 2012 (2012-04-13) | |
| 12 | 13 | 3 August 2012 (2012-08-03) | 15 April 2013 (2013-04-15) | |
| 13 | 11 | 16 December 2013 (2013-12-16) | 9 May 2014 (2014-05-09) | |
| 14 | 11 | 5 January 2015 (2015-01-05) | 2 March 2015 (2015-03-02) | |
| 15 | 10 | 4 January 2016 (2016-01-04) | 17 February 2016 (2016-02-17) | |
| 16 | 10 | 7 June 2016 (2016-06-07) | 13 February 2017 (2017-02-13) | |
| 17 | 10 | 20 February 2017 (2017-02-20) | 3 October 2017 (2017-10-03) | |
| 18 | 10 | 13 February 2018 (2018-02-13) | 4 July 2018 (2018-07-04) | |
| 19 | 10 | 2 January 2019 (2019-01-02) | 11 March 2019 (2019-03-11) | |
| 20 | 10 | 9 January 2020 (2020-01-09) | 12 March 2020 (2020-03-12) | |
| 21 | 10 | 4 April 2021 (2021-04-04) | 6 June 2021 (2021-06-06) | |
| 22 | 10 | 3 January 2022 (2022-01-03) | 12 February 2022 (2022-02-12) | |
| 23 | 10 | 3 January 2023 (2023-01-03) | 7 March 2023 (2023-03-07) | |
| 24 | 10 | 11 February 2024 (2024-02-11) | 14 April 2024 (2024-04-14) | |
| 25 | 11 | 2 February 2025 (2025-02-02) | 26 May 2025 (2025-05-26) | |
| 26 | 10 | 20 January 2026 (2026-01-20) | 24 March 2026 (2026-03-24) | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2003)
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Title
"Unlocking Disaster"
Incident
United Airlines Flight 811
Original release date
10 September 2003 (2003-09-10)
On 24 February 1989, part of the right-side fuselage of United Airlines Flight 811 rips off, ejecting nine people from the aircraft and causing an explosive decompression. The flight later lands safely at Honolulu without any more loss of life. It was later determined that an electrical short circuit caused the cargo door to open.
Note: This accide
On 24 February 1989, part of the right-side fuselage of United Airlines Flight 811 rips off, ejecting nine people from the aircraft and causing an explosive decompression. The flight later lands safely at Honolulu without any more loss of life. It was later determined that an electrical short circuit caused the cargo door to open.
Note: This accide
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On 24 February 1989, part of the right-side fuselage of United Airlines Flight 811 rips off, ejecting nine people from the aircraft and causing an explosive decompression. The flight later lands safely at Honolulu without any more loss of life. It was later determined that an electrical short circuit caused the cargo door to open.
Note: This accide
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2
Title
"Racing the Storm"
Incident
American Airlines Flight 1420
Original release date
3 September 2003 (2003-09-03)
On 1 June 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 tries to land at the Little Rock National Airport during a storm, but overruns the runway, killing 11 people. The crash was caused by the crew not arming the spoilers during their pre-landing checks.
Note: Stephen Bogaert, the narrator for the Canadian version, also played First Officer Origel.
Type
On 1 June 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 tries to land at the Little Rock National Airport during a storm, but overruns the runway, killing 11 people. The crash was caused by the crew not arming the spoilers during their pre-landing checks.
Note: Stephen Bogaert, the narrator for the Canadian version, also played First Officer Origel.
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On 1 June 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 tries to land at the Little Rock National Airport during a storm, but overruns the runway, killing 11 people. The crash was caused by the crew not arming the spoilers during their pre-landing checks.
Note: Stephen Bogaert, the narrator for the Canadian version, also played First Officer Origel.
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3
Title
"Fire on Board"
Incident
Swissair Flight 111
Original release date
22 October 2003 (2003-10-22)
On 2 September 1998, a fire breaks out on Swissair Flight 111 while in flight, damaging vital systems and causing the aircraft to crash into the Atlantic Ocean off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, with no survivors of the 229 people on board. The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the on-board first-class and business-class entertainment systems.
Type
On 2 September 1998, a fire breaks out on Swissair Flight 111 while in flight, damaging vital systems and causing the aircraft to crash into the Atlantic Ocean off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, with no survivors of the 229 people on board. The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the on-board first-class and business-class entertainment systems.
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On 2 September 1998, a fire breaks out on Swissair Flight 111 while in flight, damaging vital systems and causing the aircraft to crash into the Atlantic Ocean off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, with no survivors of the 229 people on board. The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the on-board first-class and business-class entertainment systems.
Type
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4
Title
"Flying Blind"
Incident
Aeroperú Flight 603
Original release date
17 September 2003 (2003-09-17)
On 2 October 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 are confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descend the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes
On 2 October 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 are confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descend the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes
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On 2 October 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 are confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descend the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes
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5
Title
"Cutting Corners"
Incident
Alaska Airlines Flight 261
Original release date
15 October 2003 (2003-10-15)
On 31 January 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261's trimmable horizontal stabilizer jams and breaks from its control system. The aircraft dives inverted into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 on board. The stabilizer failed due to an improperly maintained jackscrew assembly.
Note: This crash is covered again in the Season 22 episode 'Pacific Plunge'.
On 31 January 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261's trimmable horizontal stabilizer jams and breaks from its control system. The aircraft dives inverted into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 on board. The stabilizer failed due to an improperly maintained jackscrew assembly.
Note: This crash is covered again in the Season 22 episode 'Pacific Plunge'.
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On 31 January 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261's trimmable horizontal stabilizer jams and breaks from its control system. The aircraft dives inverted into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 on board. The stabilizer failed due to an improperly maintained jackscrew assembly.
Note: This crash is covered again in the Season 22 episode 'Pacific Plunge'.
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6
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6
Title
"Flying on Empty"
Incident
Air Transat Flight 236
Original release date
8 October 2003 (2003-10-08)
On 24 August 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots glide the aircraft to a safe landing at a naval base in the Azores. Improper maintenance work allowed a hydraulic line and a fuel line to rub together, resulting in a subsequent fuel line fracture and a leak.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A330-2
On 24 August 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots glide the aircraft to a safe landing at a naval base in the Azores. Improper maintenance work allowed a hydraulic line and a fuel line to rub together, resulting in a subsequent fuel line fracture and a leak.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A330-2
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On 24 August 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots glide the aircraft to a safe landing at a naval base in the Azores. Improper maintenance work allowed a hydraulic line and a fuel line to rub together, resulting in a subsequent fuel line fracture and a leak.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A330-2
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Incident | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "Unlocking Disaster" | United Airlines Flight 811 | 10 September 2003 (2003-09-10) | |
| On 24 February 1989, part of the right-side fuselage of United Airlines Flight 811 rips off, ejecting nine people from the aircraft and causing an explosive decompression. The flight later lands safely at Honolulu without any more loss of life. It was later determined that an electrical short circuit caused the cargo door to open. Note: This accide | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Racing the Storm" | American Airlines Flight 1420 | 3 September 2003 (2003-09-03) | |
| On 1 June 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 tries to land at the Little Rock National Airport during a storm, but overruns the runway, killing 11 people. The crash was caused by the crew not arming the spoilers during their pre-landing checks. Note: Stephen Bogaert, the narrator for the Canadian version, also played First Officer Origel. Type | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Fire on Board" | Swissair Flight 111 | 22 October 2003 (2003-10-22) | |
| On 2 September 1998, a fire breaks out on Swissair Flight 111 while in flight, damaging vital systems and causing the aircraft to crash into the Atlantic Ocean off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, with no survivors of the 229 people on board. The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the on-board first-class and business-class entertainment systems. Type | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Flying Blind" | Aeroperú Flight 603 | 17 September 2003 (2003-09-17) | |
| On 2 October 1996, shortly after take off, the crew of Aeroperú Flight 603 are confused by false speed and altitude readings and contradictory warnings from the aircraft's air data system. In preparation for an emergency landing, the crew descend the aircraft, but unknowingly descend too far by relying on the false readings. The Boeing 757 crashes | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Cutting Corners" | Alaska Airlines Flight 261 | 15 October 2003 (2003-10-15) | |
| On 31 January 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261's trimmable horizontal stabilizer jams and breaks from its control system. The aircraft dives inverted into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 on board. The stabilizer failed due to an improperly maintained jackscrew assembly. Note: This crash is covered again in the Season 22 episode 'Pacific Plunge'. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Flying on Empty" | Air Transat Flight 236 | 8 October 2003 (2003-10-08) | |
| On 24 August 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The pilots glide the aircraft to a safe landing at a naval base in the Azores. Improper maintenance work allowed a hydraulic line and a fuel line to rub together, resulting in a subsequent fuel line fracture and a leak. Type of aircraft: Airbus A330-2 | |||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2005)
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Title
"Blow Out"
Incident
British Airways Flight 5390
Original release date
23 January 2005 (2005-01-23)
On 10 June 1990, a cockpit window on British Airways Flight 5390 blows out, partially ejecting and injuring the captain through the hole. A flight attendant clings onto his legs as the first officer completes an emergency landing without any deaths. The captain is found to be still alive after being outside the cockpit for 21 minutes. The blowout w
On 10 June 1990, a cockpit window on British Airways Flight 5390 blows out, partially ejecting and injuring the captain through the hole. A flight attendant clings onto his legs as the first officer completes an emergency landing without any deaths. The captain is found to be still alive after being outside the cockpit for 21 minutes. The blowout w
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On 10 June 1990, a cockpit window on British Airways Flight 5390 blows out, partially ejecting and injuring the captain through the hole. A flight attendant clings onto his legs as the first officer completes an emergency landing without any deaths. The captain is found to be still alive after being outside the cockpit for 21 minutes. The blowout w
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2
Title
"A Wounded Bird"
Incident
Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529
Original release date
30 January 2005 (2005-01-30)
On 21 August 1995, a blade on the left-side propeller of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 breaks off. The imbalance of the rotating propeller causes the engine to partly tear itself from its mounting, creating excessive drag. The aircraft rapidly loses altitude and crashes, killing nine people. Chlorine deposits in the blade led to the develo
On 21 August 1995, a blade on the left-side propeller of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 breaks off. The imbalance of the rotating propeller causes the engine to partly tear itself from its mounting, creating excessive drag. The aircraft rapidly loses altitude and crashes, killing nine people. Chlorine deposits in the blade led to the develo
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On 21 August 1995, a blade on the left-side propeller of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 breaks off. The imbalance of the rotating propeller causes the engine to partly tear itself from its mounting, creating excessive drag. The aircraft rapidly loses altitude and crashes, killing nine people. Chlorine deposits in the blade led to the develo
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9
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3
Title
"The Killing Machine"
Incident
Air France Flight 8969
Original release date
6 February 2005 (2005-02-06)
On 24 December 1994, Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked on the ground at Algiers Airport. The four terrorists demand the aircraft be allowed to depart for Paris so they can blow up the aircraft over the Eiffel Tower, but the Algerian Army blocks the aircraft with vehicles and refuse to allow it to take off. Unable to carry out their plans, the terr
On 24 December 1994, Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked on the ground at Algiers Airport. The four terrorists demand the aircraft be allowed to depart for Paris so they can blow up the aircraft over the Eiffel Tower, but the Algerian Army blocks the aircraft with vehicles and refuse to allow it to take off. Unable to carry out their plans, the terr
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On 24 December 1994, Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked on the ground at Algiers Airport. The four terrorists demand the aircraft be allowed to depart for Paris so they can blow up the aircraft over the Eiffel Tower, but the Algerian Army blocks the aircraft with vehicles and refuse to allow it to take off. Unable to carry out their plans, the terr
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10
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4
Title
"Deadly Crossroads"
Incident
2002 Überlingen mid-air collision
Original release date
13 February 2005 (2005-02-13)
On 1 July 2002, BAL Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 collides with DHL International Aviation ME Flight 611 in German airspace near Überlingen, killing all 71 people on board the two aircraft. The crew of Flight 611 followed the on-board traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) instructions to initiate a descent. However, the crew of Flight 2937 fo
On 1 July 2002, BAL Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 collides with DHL International Aviation ME Flight 611 in German airspace near Überlingen, killing all 71 people on board the two aircraft. The crew of Flight 611 followed the on-board traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) instructions to initiate a descent. However, the crew of Flight 2937 fo
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On 1 July 2002, BAL Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 collides with DHL International Aviation ME Flight 611 in German airspace near Überlingen, killing all 71 people on board the two aircraft. The crew of Flight 611 followed the on-board traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) instructions to initiate a descent. However, the crew of Flight 2937 fo
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11
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11
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5
Title
"Lost"
Incident
American Airlines Flight 965
Original release date
20 February 2005 (2005-02-20)
On 20 December 1995, American Airlines Flight 965 is en route to Cali, Colombia. The crew are asked if they would like to perform a straight-in approach to Cali. The pilots accept the offer, but as they are making the necessary changes, they inadvertently delete the waypoints from the flight plan in their flight management system, causing them to l
On 20 December 1995, American Airlines Flight 965 is en route to Cali, Colombia. The crew are asked if they would like to perform a straight-in approach to Cali. The pilots accept the offer, but as they are making the necessary changes, they inadvertently delete the waypoints from the flight plan in their flight management system, causing them to l
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On 20 December 1995, American Airlines Flight 965 is en route to Cali, Colombia. The crew are asked if they would like to perform a straight-in approach to Cali. The pilots accept the offer, but as they are making the necessary changes, they inadvertently delete the waypoints from the flight plan in their flight management system, causing them to l
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12
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12
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6
Title
"Missing over New York"
Incident
Avianca Flight 052
Original release date
27 February 2005 (2005-02-27)
On 25 January 1990, Avianca Flight 052 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route and is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City. Wind shear forces the crew to abort the approach just one mile from the runway. They initiate a go-around, but are directed back into a holding pattern by air traffic controllers who are
On 25 January 1990, Avianca Flight 052 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route and is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City. Wind shear forces the crew to abort the approach just one mile from the runway. They initiate a go-around, but are directed back into a holding pattern by air traffic controllers who are
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On 25 January 1990, Avianca Flight 052 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route and is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City. Wind shear forces the crew to abort the approach just one mile from the runway. They initiate a go-around, but are directed back into a holding pattern by air traffic controllers who are
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Incident | Original release date | |
| 7 | 1 | "Blow Out" | British Airways Flight 5390 | 23 January 2005 (2005-01-23) | |
| On 10 June 1990, a cockpit window on British Airways Flight 5390 blows out, partially ejecting and injuring the captain through the hole. A flight attendant clings onto his legs as the first officer completes an emergency landing without any deaths. The captain is found to be still alive after being outside the cockpit for 21 minutes. The blowout w | |||||
| 8 | 2 | "A Wounded Bird" | Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 | 30 January 2005 (2005-01-30) | |
| On 21 August 1995, a blade on the left-side propeller of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 breaks off. The imbalance of the rotating propeller causes the engine to partly tear itself from its mounting, creating excessive drag. The aircraft rapidly loses altitude and crashes, killing nine people. Chlorine deposits in the blade led to the develo | |||||
| 9 | 3 | "The Killing Machine" | Air France Flight 8969 | 6 February 2005 (2005-02-06) | |
| On 24 December 1994, Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked on the ground at Algiers Airport. The four terrorists demand the aircraft be allowed to depart for Paris so they can blow up the aircraft over the Eiffel Tower, but the Algerian Army blocks the aircraft with vehicles and refuse to allow it to take off. Unable to carry out their plans, the terr | |||||
| 10 | 4 | "Deadly Crossroads" | 2002 Überlingen mid-air collision | 13 February 2005 (2005-02-13) | |
| On 1 July 2002, BAL Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 collides with DHL International Aviation ME Flight 611 in German airspace near Überlingen, killing all 71 people on board the two aircraft. The crew of Flight 611 followed the on-board traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) instructions to initiate a descent. However, the crew of Flight 2937 fo | |||||
| 11 | 5 | "Lost" | American Airlines Flight 965 | 20 February 2005 (2005-02-20) | |
| On 20 December 1995, American Airlines Flight 965 is en route to Cali, Colombia. The crew are asked if they would like to perform a straight-in approach to Cali. The pilots accept the offer, but as they are making the necessary changes, they inadvertently delete the waypoints from the flight plan in their flight management system, causing them to l | |||||
| 12 | 6 | "Missing over New York" | Avianca Flight 052 | 27 February 2005 (2005-02-27) | |
| On 25 January 1990, Avianca Flight 052 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route and is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City. Wind shear forces the crew to abort the approach just one mile from the runway. They initiate a go-around, but are directed back into a holding pattern by air traffic controllers who are | |||||
· Episodes › Season 3 (2005)
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Title
"Hanging by a Thread"
Incident
Aloha Airlines Flight 243
Original release date
14 September 2005 (2005-09-14)
On 28 April 1988, the upper half of the front fuselage of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 tears off, blowing out a flight attendant. The aircraft subsequently lands safely at Kahului, Hawaii. The fuselage failed from corrosion damage and improperly-repaired fatigue cracks.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-200
On 28 April 1988, the upper half of the front fuselage of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 tears off, blowing out a flight attendant. The aircraft subsequently lands safely at Kahului, Hawaii. The fuselage failed from corrosion damage and improperly-repaired fatigue cracks.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-200
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On 28 April 1988, the upper half of the front fuselage of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 tears off, blowing out a flight attendant. The aircraft subsequently lands safely at Kahului, Hawaii. The fuselage failed from corrosion damage and improperly-repaired fatigue cracks.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-200
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14
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14
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2
Title
"Attack over Baghdad"
Incident
2003 Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident
Original release date
21 September 2005 (2005-09-21)
On 22 November 2003, a 9K34 Strela-3 man-portable air-defense system is launched at a DHL Airbus A300, exploding the left wing and causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later.
Type of aircr
On 22 November 2003, a 9K34 Strela-3 man-portable air-defense system is launched at a DHL Airbus A300, exploding the left wing and causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later.
Type of aircr
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On 22 November 2003, a 9K34 Strela-3 man-portable air-defense system is launched at a DHL Airbus A300, exploding the left wing and causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later.
Type of aircr
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3
Title
"Out of Control"
Incident
Japan Air Lines Flight 123
Original release date
28 September 2005 (2005-09-28)
On 12 August 1985, the aft pressure bulkhead bursts on a Boeing 747SR operating as Japan Airlines Flight 123, destroying the vertical stabilizer and severing all four of the aircraft's hydraulic systems. The crew keep the aircraft flying for 32 minutes until it clips Mount Takamagahara and crashes, killing all but four of the 524 people on board. T
On 12 August 1985, the aft pressure bulkhead bursts on a Boeing 747SR operating as Japan Airlines Flight 123, destroying the vertical stabilizer and severing all four of the aircraft's hydraulic systems. The crew keep the aircraft flying for 32 minutes until it clips Mount Takamagahara and crashes, killing all but four of the 524 people on board. T
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On 12 August 1985, the aft pressure bulkhead bursts on a Boeing 747SR operating as Japan Airlines Flight 123, destroying the vertical stabilizer and severing all four of the aircraft's hydraulic systems. The crew keep the aircraft flying for 32 minutes until it clips Mount Takamagahara and crashes, killing all but four of the 524 people on board. T
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16
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16
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4
Title
"Fight for Your Life"
Incident
Federal Express Flight 705
Original release date
5 October 2005 (2005-10-05)
On 7 April 1994, Auburn Calloway, a disgruntled employee, attempts to hijack Federal Express Flight 705 armed with hammers and a speargun. Despite sustaining serious injuries from Calloway's assault, the crew successfully subdues him with a combination of their own strength and using the DC-10 to carry out multiple aerial manoeuvres, and returns th
On 7 April 1994, Auburn Calloway, a disgruntled employee, attempts to hijack Federal Express Flight 705 armed with hammers and a speargun. Despite sustaining serious injuries from Calloway's assault, the crew successfully subdues him with a combination of their own strength and using the DC-10 to carry out multiple aerial manoeuvres, and returns th
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On 7 April 1994, Auburn Calloway, a disgruntled employee, attempts to hijack Federal Express Flight 705 armed with hammers and a speargun. Despite sustaining serious injuries from Calloway's assault, the crew successfully subdues him with a combination of their own strength and using the DC-10 to carry out multiple aerial manoeuvres, and returns th
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17
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17
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5
Title
"Bomb on Board"
Incident
Philippine Airlines Flight 434
Original release date
12 October 2005 (2005-10-12)
On 11 December 1994, a bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434 on the second leg of a service from Manila to Tokyo via Cebu City, killing a passenger, injuring many people and damaging some of the aircraft's control systems. The crew successfully lands the aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa. Subsequent investigation determined that Ramzi Y
On 11 December 1994, a bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434 on the second leg of a service from Manila to Tokyo via Cebu City, killing a passenger, injuring many people and damaging some of the aircraft's control systems. The crew successfully lands the aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa. Subsequent investigation determined that Ramzi Y
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On 11 December 1994, a bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434 on the second leg of a service from Manila to Tokyo via Cebu City, killing a passenger, injuring many people and damaging some of the aircraft's control systems. The crew successfully lands the aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa. Subsequent investigation determined that Ramzi Y
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6
Title
"Mistaken Identity"
Incident
Iran Air Flight 655
Original release date
19 October 2005 (2005-10-19)
On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that they mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter, but Iran believes that the U . deliberately shot it down.
Type of aircraft: Air
On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that they mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter, but Iran believes that the U . deliberately shot it down.
Type of aircraft: Air
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On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that they mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter, but Iran believes that the U . deliberately shot it down.
Type of aircraft: Air
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7
Title
"Helicopter Down"
Incident
Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C
Original release date
26 October 2005 (2005-10-26)
On 19 January 1995, lightning damages the tail rotor of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C, forcing the crew to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and 2 pilots are rescued by a nearby ship.
Type of aircraft: Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma
On 19 January 1995, lightning damages the tail rotor of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C, forcing the crew to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and 2 pilots are rescued by a nearby ship.
Type of aircraft: Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma
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On 19 January 1995, lightning damages the tail rotor of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C, forcing the crew to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and 2 pilots are rescued by a nearby ship.
Type of aircraft: Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma
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20
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8
Title
"Death and Denial"
Incident
EgyptAir Flight 990
Original release date
2 November 2005 (2005-11-02)
On 31 October 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from New York City to Cairo, killing all 217 people on board. The cause of the crash is disputed: the Egyptian government claims that the crash was caused by a mechanical failure with the elevators, but the U . government claims the aircraft was deliberately crash
On 31 October 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from New York City to Cairo, killing all 217 people on board. The cause of the crash is disputed: the Egyptian government claims that the crash was caused by a mechanical failure with the elevators, but the U . government claims the aircraft was deliberately crash
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On 31 October 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from New York City to Cairo, killing all 217 people on board. The cause of the crash is disputed: the Egyptian government claims that the crash was caused by a mechanical failure with the elevators, but the U . government claims the aircraft was deliberately crash
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21
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21
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9
Title
"Runaway Train"
Incident
San Bernardino train disaster (SP 7551 East)
Original release date
30 November 2005 (2005-11-30)
On 12 May 1989, a 69-car freight train goes out of control while descending from California's Cajon Pass. It derails in a residential neighbourhood of San Bernardino after reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). Two residents and two train crew members are killed in the initial crash. More than a week later, an underground gasol
On 12 May 1989, a 69-car freight train goes out of control while descending from California's Cajon Pass. It derails in a residential neighbourhood of San Bernardino after reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). Two residents and two train crew members are killed in the initial crash. More than a week later, an underground gasol
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On 12 May 1989, a 69-car freight train goes out of control while descending from California's Cajon Pass. It derails in a residential neighbourhood of San Bernardino after reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). Two residents and two train crew members are killed in the initial crash. More than a week later, an underground gasol
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22
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22
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10
Title
"Kid in the Cockpit"
Incident
Aeroflot Flight 593
Original release date
9 November 2005 (2005-11-09)
On 23 March 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 stalls and crashes while en route to British Hong Kong, killing all 75 people on board. The pilot's 15-year-old son accidentally disabled the autopilot while in the captain's seat, causing the aircraft to bank heavily to the right, inducing the stall.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A310-300
On 23 March 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 stalls and crashes while en route to British Hong Kong, killing all 75 people on board. The pilot's 15-year-old son accidentally disabled the autopilot while in the captain's seat, causing the aircraft to bank heavily to the right, inducing the stall.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A310-300
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On 23 March 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 stalls and crashes while en route to British Hong Kong, killing all 75 people on board. The pilot's 15-year-old son accidentally disabled the autopilot while in the captain's seat, causing the aircraft to bank heavily to the right, inducing the stall.
Type of aircraft: Airbus A310-300
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23
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11
Title
"Collision Course"
Incident
MS Express Samina sinking
Original release date
23 November 2005 (2005-11-23)
On 26 September 2000, waves push the MS Express Samina off course, causing it to hit a group of rocks off Paros and sink, killing 80 people. The subsequent investigation showed that the ferry was on autopilot, with the crew not monitoring the ship's course. They were instead watching a soccer match.
Note: This episode is labeled as a Crash Scene In
On 26 September 2000, waves push the MS Express Samina off course, causing it to hit a group of rocks off Paros and sink, killing 80 people. The subsequent investigation showed that the ferry was on autopilot, with the crew not monitoring the ship's course. They were instead watching a soccer match.
Note: This episode is labeled as a Crash Scene In
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On 26 September 2000, waves push the MS Express Samina off course, causing it to hit a group of rocks off Paros and sink, killing 80 people. The subsequent investigation showed that the ferry was on autopilot, with the crew not monitoring the ship's course. They were instead watching a soccer match.
Note: This episode is labeled as a Crash Scene In
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24
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12
Title
"Head On Collision"
Incident
Hinton train collision
Original release date
16 November 2005 (2005-11-16)
On 8 February 1986, a Via Rail passenger train and a 118-car Canadian National Railway freight train collide after the freight train crew fail to stop at a red railway signal on a section of a passing loop, killing 23 people. An inquiry concluded that a "railroader culture", which prized loyalty and productivity at the expense of safety, had result
On 8 February 1986, a Via Rail passenger train and a 118-car Canadian National Railway freight train collide after the freight train crew fail to stop at a red railway signal on a section of a passing loop, killing 23 people. An inquiry concluded that a "railroader culture", which prized loyalty and productivity at the expense of safety, had result
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On 8 February 1986, a Via Rail passenger train and a 118-car Canadian National Railway freight train collide after the freight train crew fail to stop at a red railway signal on a section of a passing loop, killing 23 people. An inquiry concluded that a "railroader culture", which prized loyalty and productivity at the expense of safety, had result
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25
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25
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13
Title
"Ocean Landing"
Incident
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961
Original release date
7 December 2005 (2005-12-07)
On 23 November 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 is forced to ditch after running out of fuel. The aircraft breaks up as the wings hit the water, killing 125 people. The aircraft had been hijacked and ran out of fuel because the hijackers did not believe the pilot's insistence that there was not enough fuel aboard to make it to the hijackers' pla
On 23 November 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 is forced to ditch after running out of fuel. The aircraft breaks up as the wings hit the water, killing 125 people. The aircraft had been hijacked and ran out of fuel because the hijackers did not believe the pilot's insistence that there was not enough fuel aboard to make it to the hijackers' pla
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On 23 November 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 is forced to ditch after running out of fuel. The aircraft breaks up as the wings hit the water, killing 125 people. The aircraft had been hijacked and ran out of fuel because the hijackers did not believe the pilot's insistence that there was not enough fuel aboard to make it to the hijackers' pla
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| 13 | 1 | "Hanging by a Thread" | Aloha Airlines Flight 243 | 14 September 2005 (2005-09-14) | |
| On 28 April 1988, the upper half of the front fuselage of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 tears off, blowing out a flight attendant. The aircraft subsequently lands safely at Kahului, Hawaii. The fuselage failed from corrosion damage and improperly-repaired fatigue cracks. Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-200 | |||||
| 14 | 2 | "Attack over Baghdad" | 2003 Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident | 21 September 2005 (2005-09-21) | |
| On 22 November 2003, a 9K34 Strela-3 man-portable air-defense system is launched at a DHL Airbus A300, exploding the left wing and causing a massive loss of hydraulic fluid which immobilizes the flight control surfaces. The crew flies the aircraft by changing the engines' thrust for control and make a safe landing 16 minutes later. Type of aircr | |||||
| 15 | 3 | "Out of Control" | Japan Air Lines Flight 123 | 28 September 2005 (2005-09-28) | |
| On 12 August 1985, the aft pressure bulkhead bursts on a Boeing 747SR operating as Japan Airlines Flight 123, destroying the vertical stabilizer and severing all four of the aircraft's hydraulic systems. The crew keep the aircraft flying for 32 minutes until it clips Mount Takamagahara and crashes, killing all but four of the 524 people on board. T | |||||
| 16 | 4 | "Fight for Your Life" | Federal Express Flight 705 | 5 October 2005 (2005-10-05) | |
| On 7 April 1994, Auburn Calloway, a disgruntled employee, attempts to hijack Federal Express Flight 705 armed with hammers and a speargun. Despite sustaining serious injuries from Calloway's assault, the crew successfully subdues him with a combination of their own strength and using the DC-10 to carry out multiple aerial manoeuvres, and returns th | |||||
| 17 | 5 | "Bomb on Board" | Philippine Airlines Flight 434 | 12 October 2005 (2005-10-12) | |
| On 11 December 1994, a bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434 on the second leg of a service from Manila to Tokyo via Cebu City, killing a passenger, injuring many people and damaging some of the aircraft's control systems. The crew successfully lands the aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa. Subsequent investigation determined that Ramzi Y | |||||
| 18 | 6 | "Mistaken Identity" | Iran Air Flight 655 | 19 October 2005 (2005-10-19) | |
| On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that they mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter, but Iran believes that the U . deliberately shot it down. Type of aircraft: Air | |||||
| 19 | 7 | "Helicopter Down" | Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C | 26 October 2005 (2005-10-26) | |
| On 19 January 1995, lightning damages the tail rotor of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C, forcing the crew to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and 2 pilots are rescued by a nearby ship. Type of aircraft: Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma | |||||
| 20 | 8 | "Death and Denial" | EgyptAir Flight 990 | 2 November 2005 (2005-11-02) | |
| On 31 October 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from New York City to Cairo, killing all 217 people on board. The cause of the crash is disputed: the Egyptian government claims that the crash was caused by a mechanical failure with the elevators, but the U . government claims the aircraft was deliberately crash | |||||
| 21 | 9 | "Runaway Train" | San Bernardino train disaster (SP 7551 East) | 30 November 2005 (2005-11-30) | |
| On 12 May 1989, a 69-car freight train goes out of control while descending from California's Cajon Pass. It derails in a residential neighbourhood of San Bernardino after reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). Two residents and two train crew members are killed in the initial crash. More than a week later, an underground gasol | |||||
| 22 | 10 | "Kid in the Cockpit" | Aeroflot Flight 593 | 9 November 2005 (2005-11-09) | |
| On 23 March 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 stalls and crashes while en route to British Hong Kong, killing all 75 people on board. The pilot's 15-year-old son accidentally disabled the autopilot while in the captain's seat, causing the aircraft to bank heavily to the right, inducing the stall. Type of aircraft: Airbus A310-300 | |||||
| 23 | 11 | "Collision Course" | MS Express Samina sinking | 23 November 2005 (2005-11-23) | |
| On 26 September 2000, waves push the MS Express Samina off course, causing it to hit a group of rocks off Paros and sink, killing 80 people. The subsequent investigation showed that the ferry was on autopilot, with the crew not monitoring the ship's course. They were instead watching a soccer match. Note: This episode is labeled as a Crash Scene In | |||||
| 24 | 12 | "Head On Collision" | Hinton train collision | 16 November 2005 (2005-11-16) | |
| On 8 February 1986, a Via Rail passenger train and a 118-car Canadian National Railway freight train collide after the freight train crew fail to stop at a red railway signal on a section of a passing loop, killing 23 people. An inquiry concluded that a "railroader culture", which prized loyalty and productivity at the expense of safety, had result | |||||
| 25 | 13 | "Ocean Landing" | Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 | 7 December 2005 (2005-12-07) | |
| On 23 November 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 is forced to ditch after running out of fuel. The aircraft breaks up as the wings hit the water, killing 125 people. The aircraft had been hijacked and ran out of fuel because the hijackers did not believe the pilot's insistence that there was not enough fuel aboard to make it to the hijackers' pla | |||||
· Episodes › Season 4 (2007)
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1
Title
"Desperate Escape"
Incident
Air France Flight 358
Original release date
15 April 2007 (2007-04-15)
On 2 August 2005, Air France Flight 358 overruns the runway, travels through the airport perimeter fence and plunges down a small ravine while attempting to land in a storm. All 309 passengers and crew survive. The causes of the crash were the aircraft deviating above the required approach path for its landing, touching down too far along the runwa
On 2 August 2005, Air France Flight 358 overruns the runway, travels through the airport perimeter fence and plunges down a small ravine while attempting to land in a storm. All 309 passengers and crew survive. The causes of the crash were the aircraft deviating above the required approach path for its landing, touching down too far along the runwa
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On 2 August 2005, Air France Flight 358 overruns the runway, travels through the airport perimeter fence and plunges down a small ravine while attempting to land in a storm. All 309 passengers and crew survive. The causes of the crash were the aircraft deviating above the required approach path for its landing, touching down too far along the runwa
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2
Title
"Falling from the Sky"
Incident
British Airways Flight 009
Original release date
22 April 2007 (2007-04-22)
On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 009 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung
On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 009 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung
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On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 009 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung
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3
Title
"Fire Fight"
Incident
Air Canada Flight 797
Original release date
29 April 2007 (2007-04-29)
On 2 June 1983, a fire breaks out on Air Canada Flight 797's toilet. An emergency landing is made in Cincinnati, but the aircraft is engulfed by flames on the runway due to a flashover caused by the opening of the aircraft's doors after the landing, killing 23 people, including musician Stan Rogers. The origin of the fire could not be determined as
On 2 June 1983, a fire breaks out on Air Canada Flight 797's toilet. An emergency landing is made in Cincinnati, but the aircraft is engulfed by flames on the runway due to a flashover caused by the opening of the aircraft's doors after the landing, killing 23 people, including musician Stan Rogers. The origin of the fire could not be determined as
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On 2 June 1983, a fire breaks out on Air Canada Flight 797's toilet. An emergency landing is made in Cincinnati, but the aircraft is engulfed by flames on the runway due to a flashover caused by the opening of the aircraft's doors after the landing, killing 23 people, including musician Stan Rogers. The origin of the fire could not be determined as
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4
Title
"Final Approach"
Incident
Korean Air Flight 801
Original release date
6 May 2007 (2007-05-06)
On 6 August 1997, during final approach for a night landing in Guam, Korean Air Flight 801 crashes into a hill while attempting a missed approach, killing 228 people. The causes were pilot error and the instrument landing system at Guam airport being temporarily out of service for maintenance work.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 747-300
On 6 August 1997, during final approach for a night landing in Guam, Korean Air Flight 801 crashes into a hill while attempting a missed approach, killing 228 people. The causes were pilot error and the instrument landing system at Guam airport being temporarily out of service for maintenance work.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 747-300
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On 6 August 1997, during final approach for a night landing in Guam, Korean Air Flight 801 crashes into a hill while attempting a missed approach, killing 228 people. The causes were pilot error and the instrument landing system at Guam airport being temporarily out of service for maintenance work.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 747-300
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5
Title
"Hidden Danger"
Incident
United Airlines Flight 585, USAir Flight 427, and Eastwind Airlines Flight 517
Original release date
13 May 2007 (2007-05-13)
On 3 March 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board. On 8 September 1994, USAir Flight 427 also rolls and crashes within thirty seconds, killing all 132 people on board. On 9 June 1996, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517 also rolls unexpectedly i
On 3 March 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board. On 8 September 1994, USAir Flight 427 also rolls and crashes within thirty seconds, killing all 132 people on board. On 9 June 1996, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517 also rolls unexpectedly i
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On 3 March 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board. On 8 September 1994, USAir Flight 427 also rolls and crashes within thirty seconds, killing all 132 people on board. On 9 June 1996, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517 also rolls unexpectedly i
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6
Title
"Panic over the Pacific"
Incident
China Airlines Flight 006
Original release date
20 May 2007 (2007-05-20)
On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four (right-side outer) engine flames out. As the crew tries to restart the engine, the Boeing 747SP enters a dive. The crew successfully regains control, restarts the engine and lands safely at San Francisco International Airport. The incident was caused by pilot error.
Type of aircraft: Bo
On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four (right-side outer) engine flames out. As the crew tries to restart the engine, the Boeing 747SP enters a dive. The crew successfully regains control, restarts the engine and lands safely at San Francisco International Airport. The incident was caused by pilot error.
Type of aircraft: Bo
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On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four (right-side outer) engine flames out. As the crew tries to restart the engine, the Boeing 747SP enters a dive. The crew successfully regains control, restarts the engine and lands safely at San Francisco International Airport. The incident was caused by pilot error.
Type of aircraft: Bo
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32
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7
Title
"Out of Sight"
Incident
Aeroméxico Flight 498
Original release date
27 May 2007 (2007-05-27)
On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a light aircraft over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing all 67 people on both aircraft and 15 people on the ground. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated collision warning systems.
On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a light aircraft over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing all 67 people on both aircraft and 15 people on the ground. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated collision warning systems.
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On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a light aircraft over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing all 67 people on both aircraft and 15 people on the ground. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated collision warning systems.
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33
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33
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8
Title
"Fog of War"
Incident
1996 Croatia USAF Boeing CT-43 crash
Original release date
3 June 2007 (2007-06-03)
On 3 April 1996, United States Air Force Flight 21 veers off course and flies into a mountain while attempting to land at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia in heavy fog, killing all 35 people on board, including the U . Commerce Secretary Ron Brown. The non-precision approach procedure the crew needed to follow required the use of two automatic directi
On 3 April 1996, United States Air Force Flight 21 veers off course and flies into a mountain while attempting to land at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia in heavy fog, killing all 35 people on board, including the U . Commerce Secretary Ron Brown. The non-precision approach procedure the crew needed to follow required the use of two automatic directi
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On 3 April 1996, United States Air Force Flight 21 veers off course and flies into a mountain while attempting to land at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia in heavy fog, killing all 35 people on board, including the U . Commerce Secretary Ron Brown. The non-precision approach procedure the crew needed to follow required the use of two automatic directi
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34
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9
Title
"Vertigo"
Incident
Flash Airlines Flight 604
Original release date
10 June 2007 (2007-06-10)
On 3 January 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board. The cause of this disaster is disputed, but suggested to be spatial disorientation on the part of the flight crew.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-300
On 3 January 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board. The cause of this disaster is disputed, but suggested to be spatial disorientation on the part of the flight crew.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-300
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On 3 January 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board. The cause of this disaster is disputed, but suggested to be spatial disorientation on the part of the flight crew.
Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-300
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35
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10
Title
"Ghost Plane"
Incident
Helios Airways Flight 522
Original release date
17 June 2007 (2007-06-17)
On 14 August 2005, air traffic controllers lose radio contact with Helios Airways Flight 522. Two fighters from the Hellenic Air Force intercept and investigate the flight and find all but one person on board not moving. A few moments later, the aircraft runs out of fuel and crashes, killing all 121 people on board. An incorrect cabin pressurizatio
On 14 August 2005, air traffic controllers lose radio contact with Helios Airways Flight 522. Two fighters from the Hellenic Air Force intercept and investigate the flight and find all but one person on board not moving. A few moments later, the aircraft runs out of fuel and crashes, killing all 121 people on board. An incorrect cabin pressurizatio
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On 14 August 2005, air traffic controllers lose radio contact with Helios Airways Flight 522. Two fighters from the Hellenic Air Force intercept and investigate the flight and find all but one person on board not moving. A few moments later, the aircraft runs out of fuel and crashes, killing all 121 people on board. An incorrect cabin pressurizatio
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Incident | Original release date | |
| 26 | 1 | "Desperate Escape" | Air France Flight 358 | 15 April 2007 (2007-04-15) | |
| On 2 August 2005, Air France Flight 358 overruns the runway, travels through the airport perimeter fence and plunges down a small ravine while attempting to land in a storm. All 309 passengers and crew survive. The causes of the crash were the aircraft deviating above the required approach path for its landing, touching down too far along the runwa | |||||
| 27 | 2 | "Falling from the Sky" | British Airways Flight 009 | 22 April 2007 (2007-04-22) | |
| On 24 June 1982, British Airways Flight 009 experiences St. Elmo's fire en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Perth, Australia. A few minutes later, all four engines flame out. After descending, the crew successfully restarts the engines and lands safely. The St. Elmo's fire and engine flame-outs were caused by volcanic ash spewed by Galunggung | |||||
| 28 | 3 | "Fire Fight" | Air Canada Flight 797 | 29 April 2007 (2007-04-29) | |
| On 2 June 1983, a fire breaks out on Air Canada Flight 797's toilet. An emergency landing is made in Cincinnati, but the aircraft is engulfed by flames on the runway due to a flashover caused by the opening of the aircraft's doors after the landing, killing 23 people, including musician Stan Rogers. The origin of the fire could not be determined as | |||||
| 29 | 4 | "Final Approach" | Korean Air Flight 801 | 6 May 2007 (2007-05-06) | |
| On 6 August 1997, during final approach for a night landing in Guam, Korean Air Flight 801 crashes into a hill while attempting a missed approach, killing 228 people. The causes were pilot error and the instrument landing system at Guam airport being temporarily out of service for maintenance work. Type of aircraft: Boeing 747-300 | |||||
| 30 | 5 | "Hidden Danger" | United Airlines Flight 585, USAir Flight 427, and Eastwind Airlines Flight 517 | 13 May 2007 (2007-05-13) | |
| On 3 March 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board. On 8 September 1994, USAir Flight 427 also rolls and crashes within thirty seconds, killing all 132 people on board. On 9 June 1996, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517 also rolls unexpectedly i | |||||
| 31 | 6 | "Panic over the Pacific" | China Airlines Flight 006 | 20 May 2007 (2007-05-20) | |
| On 19 February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006's number four (right-side outer) engine flames out. As the crew tries to restart the engine, the Boeing 747SP enters a dive. The crew successfully regains control, restarts the engine and lands safely at San Francisco International Airport. The incident was caused by pilot error. Type of aircraft: Bo | |||||
| 32 | 7 | "Out of Sight" | Aeroméxico Flight 498 | 27 May 2007 (2007-05-27) | |
| On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a light aircraft over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing all 67 people on both aircraft and 15 people on the ground. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated collision warning systems. | |||||
| 33 | 8 | "Fog of War" | 1996 Croatia USAF Boeing CT-43 crash | 3 June 2007 (2007-06-03) | |
| On 3 April 1996, United States Air Force Flight 21 veers off course and flies into a mountain while attempting to land at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia in heavy fog, killing all 35 people on board, including the U . Commerce Secretary Ron Brown. The non-precision approach procedure the crew needed to follow required the use of two automatic directi | |||||
| 34 | 9 | "Vertigo" | Flash Airlines Flight 604 | 10 June 2007 (2007-06-10) | |
| On 3 January 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board. The cause of this disaster is disputed, but suggested to be spatial disorientation on the part of the flight crew. Type of aircraft: Boeing 737-300 | |||||
| 35 | 10 | "Ghost Plane" | Helios Airways Flight 522 | 17 June 2007 (2007-06-17) | |
| On 14 August 2005, air traffic controllers lose radio contact with Helios Airways Flight 522. Two fighters from the Hellenic Air Force intercept and investigate the flight and find all but one person on board not moving. A few moments later, the aircraft runs out of fuel and crashes, killing all 121 people on board. An incorrect cabin pressurizatio | |||||
References
- This does not include "Crash of the Century", a 2005 90-minute special investigating the Tenerife airport disaster, as t
- Included in Air Disasters under the original Canadian title
- Crash Scene Investigation episode
- Science of Disaster episode
- "Mayday: Air Disaster - Program Overview"https://www.cineflixrights.com/our-catalogue/215
- NatGeo TVhttps://www.natgeotv.com/fi/ohjelmat/natgeo/lentoturmatutkinta
- "Discovery Channel Sends Out a Mayday Call – Season 5 Launches with Air India Tragedy, April 9"https://web.archive.org/web/20110706174546/http://ctvmedia.ca/discovery/releases/release.asp?id=10185
- "Air Crash Investigation TV Listing (Australia)"http://natgeotv.com.au/Schedule/Daily.aspx?date=140311
- "Cineflix's Mayday Takes Flight with the 100th Episode in a Brand New Season"https://web.archive.org/web/20140307105250/http://www.cineflixproductions.com/news/show/247-Cineflix-s-Mayday-Takes-Flight-with-the-1-th-Episode-in-a-Brand-New-Season
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/11/world/europe/itavia-flight-870-ruling-adds-support-to-a-theory.html
- "Cork airport crash team did not assist documentary"http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cork-airport-crash-team-did-not-assist-documentary-311420.html
- "Crash of the Century"https://web.archive.org/web/20180804022242/http://www.cineflixproductions.com/shows/43-Crash-of-the-Century
- Zap2ithttps://web.archive.org/web/20130206002936/http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/mayday/episode-guide/EP00293195?aid=zap2it
- National Geographic Channelhttps://www.natgeotv.com/uk/shows/natgeo/air-crash-investigation
- National Geographic Channelhttps://web.archive.org/web/20121026144842/http://natgeotv.com.au/tv/air-crash-investigation/episodes.aspx?series=11
- "Air Disasters"https://web.archive.org/web/20210308162414/http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/air-disasters/802