Flight 261: The Fatal Failure of Alaska Airlines Maintenance
In January 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 plunged into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 people on board. What began as a mechanical problem in the aircraft’s tail would ultimately become a catastro...
4 Okt 21min
The miracle glide of Flight 236
In 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 was crossing the Atlantic Ocean when disaster struck: both engines suddenly lost power, leaving the aircraft with no way to continue under normal flight.The crisis bega...
3 Okt 26min
Broken Wings: The Miracle and Tragedy of Flight 529
In 1995, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 was struck by a catastrophic mechanical failure when a propeller blade broke apart, severely damaging the aircraft’s left engine and leaving the crew fi...
2 Okt 24min
The Enigma of EgyptAir Flight 990
In 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 217 people on board and triggering one of the most controversial investigations in modern aviation history.The investigation b...
1 Okt 26min
The Ghost in the Door
In 1989, United Airlines Flight 811 suffered a catastrophic explosive decompression when a faulty cargo door suddenly blew open at cruising altitude, tearing a massive section from the aircraft and ki...
30 Sep 22min
Why Flight 1420 Flew Into the Storm
In 1999, American Airlines Flight 1420 was approaching Little Rock when a severe thunderstorm transformed a routine landing into a desperate fight for survival.As the weather deteriorated, the exhaust...
29 Sep 22min
The Fatal Luxury of Swissair 111
In 1998, Swissair Flight 111 became the scene of a terrifying battle for survival when a fire erupted behind the cockpit shortly after takeoff. What began as a seemingly manageable problem rapidly esc...
28 Sep 20min
The 737 that lost its roof
In 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 suffered a terrifying explosive decompression when a massive section of the aircraft’s fuselage suddenly tore away during a routine flight between the Hawaiian Islan...
27 Sep 22min
