The Best Episodes of Why Planes Crash

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Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 5 - Sudden Impact
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Sudden Impact

    S2:E5

    A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 2 - Brush With Death
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Brush With Death

    S2:E2

    Plane-crash survivors recall their frightening experiences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 4 - Small Planes, Big Problem
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Small Planes, Big Problem

    S2:E4

    Hazards posed to small planes, including bad weather, poor visibility and distractions, are examined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 7 - Who’s Flying
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Who’s Flying

    S2:E7

    Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 8 - Fatal Flaws
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Fatal Flaws

    S2:E8

    A look at three accidents and how they led to changes in the aviation industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 6 - Chopper Down
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Chopper Down

    S2:E6

    A look at helicopters highlights their uses for rescues and rapid responses, but also examines the unique set of dangers involved in their operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 1 - Crisis in the Sky
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Crisis in the Sky

    S2:E1

    Season 2 begins with a look at cockpit communication and how it improved with the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in 1979.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Why Planes Crash Season 1 Episode 1 - Brace for Impact
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Brace for Impact

    S1:E1

    Exploring terrifying airplane disasters, beginning with a look at why pilots risk ditching in water, and a hijacked 767 that was forced into the ocean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Why Planes Crash Season 1 Episode 2 - Breaking Point
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Breaking Point

    S1:E2

    A gripping look at how engines and structures have failed in flight, including how nine passengers were sucked out of a 747 when a cargo door exploded over the Pacific.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Why Planes Crash Season 1 Episode 3 - Human Error
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Human Error

    S1:E3

    Instances of human error that resulted in plane crashes are examined. Like: Colgan Air Flight 3407, American Airlines Flight 587, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 and Avianca Flight 52.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Why Planes Crash Season 1 Episode 4 - Fire in the Sky
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Fire in the Sky

    S1:E4

    Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Why Planes Crash Season 1 Episode 5 - Collision Course
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Collision Course

    S1:E5

    Examining collisions between planes. Included: a corporate jet and a 737 collide above the Amazon; a DC-8 tears into the fuselage of a Lockheed Constellation above New York City; a 727 slams into a Cessna above San Diego.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episode 3 - Severe Weather
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Severe Weather

    S2:E3

    The effects of storms, high winds and microbursts on planes are examined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sudden Impact" is the best rated episode of "Why Planes Crash". It scored 8.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Brush With Death".