Why Planes Crash

Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.

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Type: tv

Season: 2

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Release: 2009-07-12

Rating: 6

Season 1 - Why Planes Crash
2009-07-12
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.
2010-01-17
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.
2010-11-21
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.
2010-11-28
Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
2013-04-27
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.

Season 2 - Why Planes Crash
2014-12-15
Season 2 begins with a look at cockpit communication and how it improved with the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in 1979.
2014-12-22
Plane-crash survivors recall their frightening experiences.
2014-12-29
The effects of storms, high winds and microbursts on planes are examined.
2015-01-04
Hazards posed to small planes, including bad weather, poor visibility and distractions, are examined.
2015-01-05
A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.
2015-01-12
A look at helicopters highlights their uses for rescues and rapid responses, but also examines the unique set of dangers involved in their operation.
2015-01-19
Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.
2015-01-20
A look at three accidents and how they led to changes in the aviation industry.