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★ 7.0 /10
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Synopsis
Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
Series · 2009 – 2015
Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Episode 01
Brace for Impact
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.
Episode 02
Breaking Point
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.
Episode 03
Human Error
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.
Episode 04
Fire in the Sky
Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
Episode 05
Collision Course
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.
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Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
Why Planes Crash is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The series has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 2 viewers.
Why Planes Crash has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.
Why Planes Crash has ended and is no longer in production.
Why Planes Crash first aired on July 12, 2009.
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