Mayday: The Accident Files
Season 1 Episode 5 - Explosive Evidence
Civilian planes inadvertently become targets, but each incident teaches us vital lessons about how to protect commercial flights from the heat of war.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - Communication Breakdown
Some of the deadliest air crashes in history have been caused by simple misunderstandings, including the single worst aviation accident of all time.
S01:E02 - Bad Attitude
On every flight, passengers place their lives in the hands of their captain whose human flaws are enough to bring down an aircraft.
S01:E03 - Hero Pilots
It takes years of training to become an airline captain, but it’s when a crisis strikes that a pilot really earns his stripes.
S01:E04 - Plane Versus Pilot
Sometimes the trust between pilots and their planes breaks down, and the cockpit inadvertently turns into a struggle that pits man against machine.
S01:E05 - Explosive Evidence
Civilian planes inadvertently become targets, but each incident teaches us vital lessons about how to protect commercial flights from the heat of war.
S01:E06 - Killer in the Cockpit?
Though the cases are extremely rare, when suicidal pilots unleash their horrific plans on innocent passengers the destruction they inflict is epic.
S01:E07 - Missing Pieces
Three horrifying accidents capture the world’s attention, and in order to solve these deadly mysteries, hero investigators are pushed to the limit.
S01:E08 - Controversial Crashes
Safety in the sky relies on air crash investigations. But sometimes investigators disagree, and the pressure intensifies when the victims are famous.
S01:E09 - Deadly Distractions
The sterile cockpit rule requires pilots to refrain from non-essential activities during critical phases of flight. Distractions can be catastrophic.
S01:E10 - Fire on Board
A fire on board can have disastrous consequences. These tragedies have helped lead the way towards significantly safer skies.
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