Why Planes Crash

MSNBC

Reality Series

2009

TVPG

Documentary

Aviation

Investigates aviation accidents and how the elements contributed to them, with witnesses and survivors, testimony by experts, and data from the plane’s black box aid in exploring each incident.

Trailer

8.4

Cast & Crew

Lester Holt Narrator

⨁Full Cast & Crew

Where to Stream

2009– Reality Series 2 Seasons15 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, April 28

3:00 AM

Sudden Impact

Season 2 • Episode 4

Sometimes planes veer off course and slam into mountains or other obstacles.

Sunday, April 28

4:00 AM

Who's Flying

Season 2 • Episode 6

Some tragic crashes illustrate how automation can never replace the skills of a good pilot.

Sunday, April 28

5:00 AM

Fatal Flaws

Season 2 • Episode 7

Three catastrophic accidents that led to major changes in the aviation industry.