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The Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 1

Every episode of Air Disasters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 1!

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 1 - Invisible Killer
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    #1 - Invisible Killer

    S1:E1

    On Aug 2, 1985 — Delta Air Lines Flight 191 (L-1011): On approach to Dallas/Fort Worth in stormy weather, the jet suddenly plunges short of the runway. Investigators race to uncover what brought it down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 2 - Gimli Glider
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    #2 - Gimli Glider

    S1:E2

    On Jul 23, 1983 — Air Canada Flight 143 (Boeing 767): Halfway from Montreal to Edmonton, a brand-new airliner runs completely out of fuel at 41,000 feet, leaving the crew to attempt the impossible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 3 - Behind Closed Doors
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    #3 - Behind Closed Doors

    S1:E3

    On Jun 12, 1972 & Mar 3, 1974 — American Airlines Flight 96 & Turkish Airlines Flight 981 (DC-10s): Two DC-10s suffer sudden decompressions in flight, two years apart. Investigators probe whether the incidents are connected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 4 - Fanning the Flames
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    #4 - Fanning the Flames

    S1:E4

    On Nov 28, 1987 — South African Airways Flight 295 (Boeing 747 Combi): En route from Taipei to Johannesburg, the cabin fills with smoke over the Indian Ocean, launching one of the deepest wreckage recoveries ever attempted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 5 - Dead Weight
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    #5 - Dead Weight

    S1:E5

    On Jan 8, 2003 — Air Midwest Flight 5481 (Beechcraft 1900D): Seconds after takeoff from Charlotte, a commuter flight pitches out of control. Investigators search for answers in the smallest details.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 6 - Southern Storm
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    #6 - Southern Storm

    S1:E6

    On Apr 4, 1977 — Southern Airways Flight 242 (DC-9): A flight through severe Georgia thunderstorms leaves the crew battling to keep their crippled jet aloft with nowhere to land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 7 - Explosive Evidence
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    #7 - Explosive Evidence

    S1:E7

    On Jun 23, 1985 — Air India Flight 182 (Boeing 747): A jumbo jet vanishes from radar over the Atlantic near Ireland, triggering an investigation that spans continents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 8 - Mixed Signals
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    #8 - Mixed Signals

    S1:E8

    On Feb 6, 1996 — Birgenair Flight 301 (Boeing 757): Moments after a night takeoff from the Dominican Republic, the crew is confronted by baffling and contradictory instrument readings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 9 - Fatal Distraction
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    #9 - Fatal Distraction

    S1:E9

    On Dec 29, 1972 — Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 (L-1011): On a clear night approach to Miami, a state-of-the-art jet descends unnoticed into the Everglades. Investigators must explain how.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Air Disasters Season 1 Episode 10 - Phantom Strike
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    #10 - Phantom Strike

    S1:E10

    On Sep 29, 2006 — Gol Flight 1907 (Boeing 737) & Embraer Legacy: Two aircraft cross paths high above the Amazon, and investigators must piece together how modern technology failed to keep them apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Invisible Killer" is the best rated episode of "Air Disasters" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gimli Glider".