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The Best Episodes of Mayday Season 26

Every episode of Mayday Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mayday Season 26!

Binge this in 1h 27m•Peaking at 7.8/10

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mayday Season 26 Episode 1 - Moments from Touchdown (Yeti Airlines Flight 691)
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Moments from Touchdown (Yeti Airlines Flight 691)

    S26:E1

    On 15 January 2023, Yeti Airlines Flight 691 stalls and crashes into a gorge near the Seti Gandaki River during final approach to Pokhara International Airport, killing all 72 people on board. It was later determined that the pilots accidentally feathered the aircraft's propellers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mayday Season 26 Episode 2 - Peril over Pakistan (Airblue Flight 202)
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Peril over Pakistan (Airblue Flight 202)

    S26:E2

    On 28 July 2010, Airblue Flight 202 crashes into the Margalla Hills while attempting to land at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in poor weather conditions, killing all 152 people on board. The crash was caused by the pilots' errors in judgement and lack of professionalism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mayday Season 26 Episode 3 - Divided in Crisis (Air Algérie 6289)
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Divided in Crisis (Air Algérie 6289)

    S26:E3

    On 6 March 2003, the left engine of Air Algérie Flight 6289 fails during takeoff from Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport in Tamanrasset, Algeria. The aircraft enters a stall and crashes into a desert near the Trans-Sahara Highway, killing all but 1 of the 103 occupants on board.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mayday Season 26 Episode 4 - Crash Landing (Eagle Airways Flight 2300)
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Crash Landing (Eagle Airways Flight 2300)

    S26:E4

    On 18 June 2007, the landing gear of Eagle Airways Flight 2300 fails to extend while on approach to Wellington. The pilots divert the aircraft and make a belly landing at Blenheim, saving all 17 people on board. The landing gear failed due to a fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mayday Season 26 Episode 5 - A Perfect Storm (Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108)
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #5 - A Perfect Storm (Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108)

    S26:E5

    On 8 February 1988, Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108 breaks up in mid-air and crashes near Kettwig, Germany, while on approach to Düsseldorf Airport, killing all 21 people on board. The pilots suffered spatial disorientation after a lightning strike caused a total electrical failure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Moments from Touchdown (Yeti Airlines Flight 691)" is the best rated episode of "Mayday" season 26. It scored 7.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Peril over Pakistan (Airblue Flight 202)".