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8.3/10 (46 votes)
#1

Fight for Survival (Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458)

S24:E6

With flames emerging through the cockpit floor, the pilots of Pilgrim Airlines 458 manage a heroic landing on a frozen Rhode Island reservoir.

8.1/10 (48 votes)
#2

Deadly Directive (Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302)

S24:E10

When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes shortly after takeoff, the catastrophe leads to the grounding of the entire Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

I think Boeing gets away too easy in this version. There was a lot more going on with MCAS.

7.9/10 (51 votes)
#3

Under Fire (Saudia Flight 163)

S24:E8

Three hundred people are killed in one of the deadliest aviation accidents of all time after a fire breaks out on board Saudia Flight 163.

juiletburked Jun 16, 2024

[spoiler]There are a couple of Air Crash Investigation episodes that leave me absolutely infuriated ...

7.7/10 (51 votes)
#4

Eleven Deadly Seconds (China Airlines Flight 676)

S24:E5

On 16 February 1998, China Airlines Flight 676 attempts a go-around while on approach to Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in poor weather conditions, but crashes into a residential area after entering a stall. All 196 people on board and 7 people on the ground are killed.

7.6/10 (43 votes)
#5

Without Warning (Alaska Mid-Air Collision)

S24:E4

Investigators must turn to 3D technology to determine why two float planes carrying tourists collided above a spectacular Alaskan waterfall.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

What are the odds for all those circumstances to happen so that the two planes collide in midair ? ...

7.6/10 (43 votes)
#6

Pitch Battle (Colgan Air Flight 9446)

S24:E7

On 26 August 2003, Colgan Air Flight 9446 crashes into water shortly after takeoff from Barnstable Municipal Airport, killing both pilots. The causes of the crash were an improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable and the pilots not following checklist procedures.

7.4/10 (42 votes)
#7

Deadly Departure (Air Transport International Flight 782)

S24:E3

On 16 February 1995, Air Transport International Flight 782 crashes into the ground after failing to takeoff from Kansas City International Airport in Missouri, killing all 3 pilots. The flight crew failed to understand a three-engine takeoff procedure due to improper training.

FinFan Apr 12, 2024

Why am I not surprised that the industry as a whole did not change their stance on rest regulations ...

7.3/10 (45 votes)
#8

Disaster at Dutch Harbor (PenAir Flight 3296)

S24:E2

On 17 October 2019, PenAir Flight 3296 overruns the runway on landing at Unalaska Airport in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska, killing one passenger. The accident was caused by incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear.

7.1/10 (55 votes)
#9

Terror Over the Pacific (United Airlines Flight 811)

S24:E1

A massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, and the trail of clues ultimately leads investigators to a catastrophic short circuit.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

So let me see if I got this right. There was an issue with a cargo bay door before this and despite ...

6.5/10 (59 votes)
#10

Lost Star Footballer (Elimiano Sala Piper Crash)

S24:E9

With rising young football star Emiliano Sala on board, a chartered Piper Malibu suddenly disappears from radar over the English Channel.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

Can someone explain to me why inspection regulations are different for commercial and privately oper...

6.5/10 (59 votes)
#1

Lost Star Footballer (Elimiano Sala Piper Crash)

S24:E9

With rising young football star Emiliano Sala on board, a chartered Piper Malibu suddenly disappears from radar over the English Channel.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

Can someone explain to me why inspection regulations are different for commercial and privately oper...

7.1/10 (55 votes)
#2

Terror Over the Pacific (United Airlines Flight 811)

S24:E1

A massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, and the trail of clues ultimately leads investigators to a catastrophic short circuit.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

So let me see if I got this right. There was an issue with a cargo bay door before this and despite ...

7.3/10 (45 votes)
#3

Disaster at Dutch Harbor (PenAir Flight 3296)

S24:E2

On 17 October 2019, PenAir Flight 3296 overruns the runway on landing at Unalaska Airport in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska, killing one passenger. The accident was caused by incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear.

7.4/10 (42 votes)
#4

Deadly Departure (Air Transport International Flight 782)

S24:E3

On 16 February 1995, Air Transport International Flight 782 crashes into the ground after failing to takeoff from Kansas City International Airport in Missouri, killing all 3 pilots. The flight crew failed to understand a three-engine takeoff procedure due to improper training.

FinFan Apr 12, 2024

Why am I not surprised that the industry as a whole did not change their stance on rest regulations ...

7.6/10 (43 votes)
#5

Without Warning (Alaska Mid-Air Collision)

S24:E4

Investigators must turn to 3D technology to determine why two float planes carrying tourists collided above a spectacular Alaskan waterfall.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

What are the odds for all those circumstances to happen so that the two planes collide in midair ? ...

7.6/10 (43 votes)
#6

Pitch Battle (Colgan Air Flight 9446)

S24:E7

On 26 August 2003, Colgan Air Flight 9446 crashes into water shortly after takeoff from Barnstable Municipal Airport, killing both pilots. The causes of the crash were an improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable and the pilots not following checklist procedures.

7.7/10 (51 votes)
#7

Eleven Deadly Seconds (China Airlines Flight 676)

S24:E5

On 16 February 1998, China Airlines Flight 676 attempts a go-around while on approach to Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in poor weather conditions, but crashes into a residential area after entering a stall. All 196 people on board and 7 people on the ground are killed.

7.9/10 (51 votes)
#8

Under Fire (Saudia Flight 163)

S24:E8

Three hundred people are killed in one of the deadliest aviation accidents of all time after a fire breaks out on board Saudia Flight 163.

juiletburked Jun 16, 2024

[spoiler]There are a couple of Air Crash Investigation episodes that leave me absolutely infuriated ...

8.1/10 (48 votes)
#9

Deadly Directive (Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302)

S24:E10

When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes shortly after takeoff, the catastrophe leads to the grounding of the entire Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

I think Boeing gets away too easy in this version. There was a lot more going on with MCAS.

8.3/10 (46 votes)
#10

Fight for Survival (Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458)

S24:E6

With flames emerging through the cockpit floor, the pilots of Pilgrim Airlines 458 manage a heroic landing on a frozen Rhode Island reservoir.

7.1/10 (55 votes)

Terror Over the Pacific (United Airlines Flight 811)

S24:E1

A massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, and the trail of clues ultimately leads investigators to a catastrophic short circuit.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

So let me see if I got this right. There was an issue with a cargo bay door before this and despite ...

7.3/10 (45 votes)

Disaster at Dutch Harbor (PenAir Flight 3296)

S24:E2

On 17 October 2019, PenAir Flight 3296 overruns the runway on landing at Unalaska Airport in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska, killing one passenger. The accident was caused by incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear.

7.4/10 (42 votes)

Deadly Departure (Air Transport International Flight 782)

S24:E3

On 16 February 1995, Air Transport International Flight 782 crashes into the ground after failing to takeoff from Kansas City International Airport in Missouri, killing all 3 pilots. The flight crew failed to understand a three-engine takeoff procedure due to improper training.

FinFan Apr 12, 2024

Why am I not surprised that the industry as a whole did not change their stance on rest regulations ...

7.6/10 (43 votes)

Without Warning (Alaska Mid-Air Collision)

S24:E4

Investigators must turn to 3D technology to determine why two float planes carrying tourists collided above a spectacular Alaskan waterfall.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

What are the odds for all those circumstances to happen so that the two planes collide in midair ? ...

7.7/10 (51 votes)

Eleven Deadly Seconds (China Airlines Flight 676)

S24:E5

On 16 February 1998, China Airlines Flight 676 attempts a go-around while on approach to Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in poor weather conditions, but crashes into a residential area after entering a stall. All 196 people on board and 7 people on the ground are killed.

8.3/10 (46 votes)

Fight for Survival (Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458)

S24:E6

With flames emerging through the cockpit floor, the pilots of Pilgrim Airlines 458 manage a heroic landing on a frozen Rhode Island reservoir.

7.6/10 (43 votes)

Pitch Battle (Colgan Air Flight 9446)

S24:E7

On 26 August 2003, Colgan Air Flight 9446 crashes into water shortly after takeoff from Barnstable Municipal Airport, killing both pilots. The causes of the crash were an improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable and the pilots not following checklist procedures.

7.9/10 (51 votes)

Under Fire (Saudia Flight 163)

S24:E8

Three hundred people are killed in one of the deadliest aviation accidents of all time after a fire breaks out on board Saudia Flight 163.

juiletburked Jun 16, 2024

[spoiler]There are a couple of Air Crash Investigation episodes that leave me absolutely infuriated ...

6.5/10 (59 votes)

Lost Star Footballer (Elimiano Sala Piper Crash)

S24:E9

With rising young football star Emiliano Sala on board, a chartered Piper Malibu suddenly disappears from radar over the English Channel.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

Can someone explain to me why inspection regulations are different for commercial and privately oper...

8.1/10 (48 votes)

Deadly Directive (Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302)

S24:E10

When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes shortly after takeoff, the catastrophe leads to the grounding of the entire Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet.

FinFan Mar 28, 2024

I think Boeing gets away too easy in this version. There was a lot more going on with MCAS.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.1 6
★ 8.5 Blow Out
★ 7.8 A Wounded Bird
5 ★ 8.0 10
★ 8.9 Gimli Glider (Air Canada Flight 143)
★ 7.6 Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)
4 ★ 7.9 10
★ 8.5 Falling from the Sky (British Airways Flight 9)
★ 7.3 Vertigo
1 ★ 7.9 6
★ 8.1 Unlocking Disaster
★ 7.6 Racing the storm
3 ★ 7.9 13
★ 8.2 Hanging by a Thread
★ 7.6 Collision Course
11 ★ 7.9 13
★ 8.6 Impossible Landing (United Airlines Flight 232)
★ 7.3 The Plane That Flew Too High (West Caribbean Airways Flight 708)
7 ★ 7.9 7
★ 8.3 Lockerbie Disaster (Pan Am 103)
★ 7.6 Flight 574 Lost (Adam Air Flight 574)
16 ★ 7.8 9
★ 8.4 Disaster at Tenerife (KLM 4805 and Pan Am 1736)
★ 7.5 9/11 The Pentagon Attack (American Airlines Flight 77)
15 ★ 7.8 10
★ 8.4 Fatal Delivery (UPS Airlines Flight 6)
★ 7.4 Deadly Mission (1961 Ndola United Nations DC-6 crash)
12 ★ 7.7 13
★ 8.3 Fight for Control (Reeve Aleutian Airways Flight 8)
★ 7.2 Blind Landing (TANS Perú Flight 204)
10 ★ 7.7 6
★ 8.4 Hudson River Runway (US Airways Flight 1549)
★ 7.4 Cockpit Failure (Crossair Flight 3597)
9 ★ 7.7 8
★ 7.9 Alarming Silence (Northwest Airlines Flight 255)
★ 7.4 Pilot vs Plane (Air France Flight 296)
13 ★ 7.7 10
★ 8.2 Titanic in the Sky (Qantas Flight 32)
★ 7.4 Into the Eye of the Storm (Hurricane Hunters NOAA42)
17 ★ 7.7 9
★ 8.0 Explosive Proof (TWA Flight 800)
★ 7.4 Storming Out (USAir Flight 1016)
14 ★ 7.6 11
★ 8.2 Concorde, Up in Flames (Air France Flight 4590)
★ 7.2 The Death of JFK Jr (Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II)
19 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.1 Deadly Descent
★ 7.3 Slam Dunk
21 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.1 Grounded: Boeing Max 8
★ 7.2 Caught in a Jam
22 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.0 Pacific Plunge
★ 7.4 Stealth Bomber Down
20 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.0 Taxiway Turmoil
★ 7.2 Icy Descent
18 ★ 7.5 10
★ 7.9 Deadly Airspace (Malaysia Airlines Flight 17)
★ 7.1 Blown Away (TransAsia Airways Flight 222)
24 ★ 7.5 10
★ 8.3 Fight for Survival (Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458)
★ 6.5 Lost Star Footballer (Elimiano Sala Piper Crash)
6 ★ 7.4 3
★ 7.6 Who's Flying the Plane? (Crew vs Avionics)
★ 7.1 Fatal Flaw (Minor Defects)
8 ★ 7.2 2
★ 7.3 Cruel Skies (Bad Weather)
★ 7.2 System Breakdown (Next Generation Air Transportation System)