Drama | Action
Station:
National Geographic (CA)
Status:
Running
Start:
2003-09-03
Rating:
8.6/10 from 5 users
Flying is one of the safest forms of transport. But what happens when tragedy strikes? From human error and accidents to mechanical faults and design flaws, the success of aviation history is punctuated with disaster and catastrophe. It's rare, but it does happen. Follow experts as they determine what went wrong and work out how to prevent these horrific tragedies from happening again. Examine the wrecks and official records, and hear from eyewitnesses, passengers and aviation experts as we reconstruct some of the most tragic disasters in aviation history. Air Crash Investigation looks at what went wrong and how future disasters can be averted.
Next Episode is 'Mixed Measures' (Season 25 Episode 10) and airs on 25 Mar 2026 15:00 (CDT).
S25E6 - Deadly Cover-Up
Air Date: 25 Feb 2026 14:00 (CDT)
S25E7 - Divided in Crisis
A Boeing 737 crashes just moments after lifting off from an Algerian desert airport. For investigators, it's clear the left engine exploded after liftoff, and that a fatigue crack eventually explains why. What's less obvious is why an experienced crew of the state-owned national carrier was unable to keep their plane in the sky.
Air Date: 25 Feb 2026 14:00 (CDT)
S25E8 - Moments from Touchdown
Flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Yeti Airlines Flight 691 stalls and crashes into a gorge where investigators find a scene of annihilation.
Air Date: 25 Feb 2026 14:00 (CDT)
S25E9 - Monsoon Approach
Air Date: 18 Mar 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S25E10 - Mixed Measures
Air Date: 25 Mar 2026 15:00 (CDT)