The BEST episodes of Air Disasters season 7

Every episode of Air Disasters season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Air Disasters season 7!

Harrowing stories of tragedy and triumph are brought to life through official reports, transcripts and interviews with the pilots, air traffic controllers and lucky survivors of history's most terrifying crashes. Widely considered to be the safest form of travel, air transportation is still in its infancy and when midair calamity strikes, the results are often catastrophic. From the cockpit to the cabin, from the control room to the crash scene, we uncover just what went wrong.

Last Updated: 4/28/2024Network: Smithsonian ChannelStatus: Continuing
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Ghost Plane
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#1 - Ghost Plane

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/9/2016

The case of Helios Airways 737, in which a passenger flight circling Athens fails to respond to air-traffic controllers.

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Miracle Escape
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#2 - Miracle Escape

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/2016

An August 2005 incident in which an Airbus A340 skidded off a runway, endangering the lives of more than 300 people on board, is investigated.

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Falling from the Sky
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#3 - Falling from the Sky

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2016

A passenger jet tries to make it to land when it runs into trouble over the Indian Ocean.

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Fire Fight
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#4 - Fire Fight

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2016

A smoke-filled DC-10 makes an emergency landing in Cincinnati and, 90 seconds later, bursts into flames.

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Missed Approach
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#5 - Missed Approach

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/2016

The 1997 crash of Korean Air Flight 801, which occurred when the crew attempted an instrument landing during a heavy rain storm, is recalled.

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Hidden Danger
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#6 - Hidden Danger

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2016

Two deadly Boeing 737 crashes during the 1990s are investigated.

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Panic Over the Pacific
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#7 - Panic Over the Pacific

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2016

The story of China Airlines Flight 006, which almost crashed into the Pacific Ocean after experiencing engine trouble. The investigation of the incident detailed how jet lag and lack of sleep can impact pilots.

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Out of Sight
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#8 - Out of Sight

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/2016

The investigation into a midair collision over Cerritos, Cal., leads to improvements in how planes are monitored.

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Fog of War
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#9 - Fog of War

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2016

The 1996 crash in Croatia of USAF IFO-21, an executive transport aircraft carrying Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 34 others, is examined.

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Vertigo
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#10 - Vertigo

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/2/2016

An examination of the crash over the Red Sea in January 2004.

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