Station:
National Geographic (CA)
Status:
Running
Start:
2021-05-05
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As passengers, every time we board an airplane, we place our trust in the pilot, airline and the aircraft manufacturer and while flying remains the safest form of travel, accidents still happen. 'Plane Crash Recreated' will explain and investigate the world's most infamous plane crashes. Using survivor stories, expert interviews and black-box data, we will experience the final harrowing moments on board these notorious flights. But could the outcome have been different? Using a team of highly skilled test pilots and our own cutting edge flight simulator, we show you the extreme pressure inside the cockpit. When faced with failure, our military, commercial, aerobatic and test-pilots will need to make split-second life-or-death decisions. How will their vastly different training affect their outcome? And with the benefit of hindsight, what would they do differently?
Next Episode is 'Cathay 780 / Hong Kong' (Season 2 Episode 3) and airs on 02 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT).
S1E9 - QF32 / A380
Just 4 minutes after take-off from Singapore Changi Airport, on 4 November 2010, Qantas Flight 32 suffered an uncontained failure in one of its engines. The failure was the first of its kind for the Airbus A380, the world's first double-deck jet airliner. Shrapnel from the engine damaged the fuel system and led to a series of failures, severely compromising the aircraft. The crew spent almost two tense hours in the air before navigating a successful emergency landing, saving everyone onboard. In this episode, Captain Richard de Crespigny shares his account of heroically handling what could have been certain disaster.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2021 10:00 (CDT)
S1E10 - BA38 / Heathrow
British Airways Flight 38 was on final approach into London Heathrow Airport when it crashed just short of the runway on 17 January 2008. What had been an uneventful passenger flight from Beijing, China, soon turned almost fatal just moments before landing when a lack of power to both engines caused the Boeing 777 to crash. The quick thinking by the crew led by Captain Peter Burkill prevented the incident from being fatal and saved all 152 people on board. This episode includes one survivor's account of the terrifying touchdown.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2021 10:00 (CDT)
S2E1 - British Airways 9 / Kuala Lumpur
In 1982, British Airways Flight 9 loses power in all four engines over Java.
Air Date: 19 Oct 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E2 - Delta 191 / Dallas-Fort Worth
Delta 191 encounters a dangerous storm that ends in a deadly crash near Dallas.
Air Date: 26 Oct 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E3 - Cathay 780 / Hong Kong
A routine flight to Hong Kong is turned into a glider when its engines fail.
Air Date: 02 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E4 - BOAC 712 / London
In 1968, a minute after takeoff from Heathrow, the wing of BOAC Flight 712 catches fire.
Air Date: 09 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E5 - Pan Am 6 / Ocean Station November
Pan Am Flight 6 encounters engine issues over the Pacific and must ditch in the ocean.
Air Date: 16 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E6 - Air Canada 143 / Gimli
Engine shutdown turns a flight to Edmonton into the notorious "Gimli Glider."
Air Date: 23 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E7 - Air France 4590 / Paris
In 2000, a Concorde passenger jet suffers a tragedy upon takeoff that shocks the aviation world.
Air Date: 30 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E8 - Virgin Atlantic 43 / London
In 2014, a flight at Gatwick Airport makes an emergency landing with its landing gear jammed.
Air Date: 07 Dec 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E9 - DHL 2003 / Baghdad
In November 2003, a DHL cargo flight in Iraq loses all hydraulics after it is struck by a missile.
Air Date: 14 Dec 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S2E10 - Continental 31 / London
In 1988, Continental Airlines Flight 31 loses power upon takeoff and has to gain height or face disaster.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2026 11:00 (CDT)