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Best Episodes of Why Planes Crash
Crisis in the Sky
S2 Ep1
7.5
15th Dec 2014
Season 2 begins with a look at cockpit communication and how it improved with the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in 1979.
Brace for Impact
S1 Ep1
7.5
12th Jul 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.
Severe Weather
S2 Ep3
7.0
29th Dec 2014
The effects of storms, high winds and microbursts on planes are examined.
Sudden Impact
S2 Ep5
6.5
5th Jan 2015
A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.
Worst Episodes of Why Planes Crash
Chopper Down
S2 Ep6
5.7
12th Jan 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.
Human Error
S1 Ep3
6.0
21st Nov 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.
Fire in the Sky
S1 Ep4
6.0
28th Nov 2010
Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
Who’s Flying
S2 Ep7
6.0
19th Jan 2015
Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.
Why Planes Crash Episode Guide
Brace for Impact
S1 Ep1
7.5
12th Jul 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.
Breaking Point
S1 Ep2
6.5
17th Jan 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.
Human Error
S1 Ep3
6.0
21st Nov 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.
Fire in the Sky
S1 Ep4
6.0
28th Nov 2010
Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
Collision Course
S1 Ep5
6.3
27th Apr 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.
The best rated episodes of Why Planes Crash are:
Crisis in the Sky S2E1 rated 7.5
Brace for Impact S1E1 rated 7.5
Severe Weather S2E3 rated 7.0
Sudden Impact S2E5 rated 6.5
The lowest rated episodes of Why Planes Crash are:
Chopper Down S2E6 rated 5.7
Human Error S1E3 rated 6.0
Fire in the Sky S1E4 rated 6.0
Who’s Flying S2E7 rated 6.0
The first episode of Why Planes Crash aired on July 12, 2009.
The last episode of Why Planes Crash aired on January 20, 2015.
There are 14 episodes of Why Planes Crash.
There are 2 seasons of Why Planes Crash.
Yes.
Why Planes Crash is set to return for future episodes.
