Why Planes Crash (2009)
Synopsis
Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
First Air Date: 2009-07-12
Last Air Date: 2015-08-22
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 14
Created By: Olaf, Ömer Latin
Networks: France 5
Seasons
Season 1 (2009)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Brace for Impact
Exploring terrifying airplane disasters, beginning with a look at why pilots risk ditching in water, and a hijacked 767 that was forced into the ocean.
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Ep. 2: Breaking Point
A gripping look at how engines and structures have failed in flight, including how nine passengers were sucked out of a 747 when a cargo door exploded over the Pacific.
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Ep. 3: Human Error
Instances of human error that resulted in plane crashes are examined. Like: Colgan Air Flight 3407, American Airlines Flight 587, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 and Avianca Flight 52.
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Ep. 4: Fire in the Sky
Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
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Ep. 5: Collision Course
Examining collisions between planes. Included: a corporate jet and a 737 collide above the Amazon; a DC-8 tears into the fuselage of a Lockheed Constellation above New York City; a 727 slams into a Cessna above San Diego.
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