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Why Planes Crash Episode Guide
Brace for Impact
S1 Ep1
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
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
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
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
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 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.
