
Mayday: Air Disaster
One of the world’s newest airliners plunges into the Java Sea.

One of the world’s newest airliners plunges into the Java Sea.

When a fire breaks out on UPS Flight six, getting the plane to safety becomes a race against time.

In New Zealand, a commuter turboprop slams into hilly terrain.

From delusional hijackers to suicidal pilots, three flights fall victim to astonishing acts of sabotage.

From delusional hijackers to suicidal pilots, three flights fall victim to astonishing acts of sabotage.

Arrow Air Flight #1285 refuels in Newfoundland but just seconds after taking off, the plane crashes.

Radio silence between pilots and air traffic controllers can mean many different things.

Radio silence between pilots and air traffic controllers can mean many different things.

Just miles from the runway, a private jet slams into an Ohio apartment building.

One of the most horrifying mid-air collisions in history happened over India in 1996.

When the nuts and bolts of maintenance go unchecked, it can spell catastrophe in the air.

When the nuts and bolts of maintenance go unchecked, it can spell catastrophe in the air.

Tuninter Flight 1153 is flying to the Tunisian resort island of Djerba. Suddenly, its right engine fails.

When critical instruments in the cockpit can't be trusted, the consequences can be fatal.

When critical instruments in the cockpit can't be trusted, the consequences can be fatal.

Copa Airlines Flight 201 disappears from radar over one of the remotest jungles on earth.

Three catastrophes are averted by flight crews who land against all odds.

Three catastrophes are averted by flight crews who land against all odds.

Airline owner and Formula One driver Niki Lauda uncovers a shocking design flaw affecting passenger planes.

A deadly disaster in Brazil leaves a Sao Paolo neighborhood in flames.