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Air Disasters

Air Disasters

"The disaster is only the beginning of the story."

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to weave the gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

Created ByAndré BarroBernard Vaillot
StatusReturning Series
Original NameAir Disasters
First Air DateMay 15, 2011
Last Air DateJuly 20, 2025
Seasons24
Episodes266
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production Companies
NetworksSmithsonian Channel
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S24E04

Without Warning

Two float planes collide midair near an Alaskan waterfall. One shatters; the other crash-lands intact. With no warning before impact, investigators use wreckage clues and 3D tech to uncover how—and why—the deadly crash occurred.

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