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Statistically, traveling by airplane is safer than driving and other forms of transportation, but when something goes wrong during a flight, it can be catastrophic with potentially hundreds of lives at stake. This series examines some of the world's worst air disasters, using official reports, transcripts and interviews with people involved to tell the stories of midair mishaps and discover what went wrong in each case. Episodes include a discussion of how the weather affects flights -- including stories of aviation disasters and near-misses -- and a New Year's Eve flight that fell from the sky into the Florida Everglades.
"Time Critical"
In a rush to complete their flights, three different flight crews skip key procedures, ignore signs of danger and make deadly decisions.
"Time of War"
Mistaken identity and hostile fire over enemy territory are among the many risks that pilots face in war zones around the world.
"Ticking Time Bomb"
From corrosion and metal fatigue to faulty repairs, three doomed airlines are brought down by gradually deteriorating parts.
S17, EP3 "Stealth Bomber Down"
When a USAF stealth bomber crashes after takeoff, investigators search for a reason.
S21, EP6 "Falling Fast"
Investigators discover a shocking mistake when pilots must ditch their plane in the Mediterranean, killing 14 of the 34 passengers.
S21, EP5 "Operation Babylift"
A United States Air Force transport aircraft conducting the inaugural flight of Operation Babylift suffers an explosive decompression when the rear cargo door fails and crashes into a paddy field while attempting an emergency landing.
S21, EP4 "Sight Unseen"
Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet sending both planes spiraling to the ground.
