Limandy

Air Disasters

2011 25 Seasons ⭐ 8.2

Documentary

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.

1. Invisible Killer

2011-05-15

A landing goes wrong when Delta Airlines Flight 191 is hit by an invisible force.

2. Gimli Glider

2011-05-22

A pilot heads for a decommissioned air force base when the 767 he is flying runs out of fuel.

3. Behind Closed Doors

2011-05-29

A flaw on the infamous DC-10 airline causing two midair crashes in the early 70's.

4. Fanning the Flames

2011-06-05

A recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 was carrying illegal weapons.

5. Dead Weight

2011-06-12

Just after take-off, Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground, killing all on board.

6. Southern Storm

2011-06-26

In 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242 finds itself in a violent storm. When both engines fail, the pilots must land their plane on a rural Georgia highway.