Why Planes Crash
(2009)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 2
Episode 9
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Fatal Flaws
Episode 8 - 1-20-2015
A look at three accidents and how they led to changes in the aviation industry.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Who’s Flying
Episode 7 - 1-19-2015
Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.
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Chopper Down
Episode 6 - 1-12-2015
A look at helicopters highlights their uses for rescues and rapid responses, but also examines the unique set of dangers involved in their operation.
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Sudden Impact
Episode 5 - 1-05-2015
A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Small Planes, Big Problem
Episode 4 - 1-04-2015
Hazards posed to small planes, including bad weather, poor visibility and distractions, are examined.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Severe Weather
Episode 3 - 12-29-2014
The effects of storms, high winds and microbursts on planes are examined.
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Brush With Death
Episode 2 - 12-22-2014
Plane-crash survivors recall their frightening experiences.
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Crisis in the Sky
Episode 1 - 12-15-2014
Season 2 begins with a look at cockpit communication and how it improved with the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in 1979.
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Season 1
Collision Course
Episode 5 - 4-27-2013
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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Fire in the Sky
Episode 4 - 11-28-2010
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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Human Error
Episode 3 - 11-21-2010
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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Breaking Point
Episode 2 - 1-17-2010
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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Brace for Impact
Episode 1 - 7-12-2009
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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Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.6/10 8.2/10 7.4/10
Sudden Impact
Episode 5 - 1-05-2015
A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Small Planes, Big Problem
Episode 4 - 1-04-2015
Hazards posed to small planes, including bad weather, poor visibility and distractions, are examined.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Fatal Flaws
Episode 8 - 1-20-2015
A look at three accidents and how they led to changes in the aviation industry.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
