In the skies above the Mojave Desert, the VSS Enterprise accelerates toward the outer reaches of Earth's atmosphere, guided by test pilots; the aircraft breaks apart and falls from the sky, killing the flight's co-pilot.

A simple error years prior causes the deadliest single-plane crash in history.

An aerial tour over the places made famous by America's most influential men and women.

A view of Idaho from the air reveals a state filled with agricultural fields, lands untouched by human hands, and riches in the form of gold, ski resorts and spuds.

Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields.

A coast-to-coast aerial journey across America, visiting locations made famous by movies such as Rocky, Citizen Kane, Forrest Gump and others.

Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey.

Home to some of America's highest mountains; Mount St. Helens.

Natural wonders, manmade marvels, hidden treasures and places of inspiration.

Viewing Oklahoma from the sky reveals a state filled with tall-grass prairies and man-made wonders; the Dust Bowl, Tornado Alley and buffalo-filled plains; it also shows a history steeped in tragedy and devastation.

A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.

An aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks the prairies, farms, oilfields and wildlife.

Vast cotton fields, Gulf coast beaches; famous Civil Rights marches; NASCAR's most dangerous track; steel factories.

The Norwegian Epic is a billion-dollar showboat with more than 20 bars and restaurants and pool decks that transform into nightclubs.

Le Boreal is built to take on the demanding waters of the Southern Ocean.

MSC's biggest cruise ship navigates tight Mediterranean harbors, offering a brand-new water park, classic excursions and Cirque du Soleil at Sea.

The Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship sets sail on her first voyage, and her captain faces a tough decision when a North Atlantic tempest forms.

Follow the building of the Norwegian Breakaway at Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard; it is the largest ship they've ever built, and they have only 18 months to finish it.

The world's most adventurous cruise ship, MS Fram, battles ice-choked fjords of Greenland to visit wildlife and icebergs.

The maiden voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.

Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.

The 2010 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 sparks rumors of terrorism.

Arrow Air Flight 1285 with 248 American soldiers on board crashes seconds after refueling in Newfoundland.

A passenger plane veers off the runway in Denver sparking an investigation into the airport's proximity to the Rocky Mountains.

Human flaws cause three plane crashes in England, Colorado and Minnesota.

On 21 February 2008, Santa Bárbara Airlines Flight 518 strays off course and flies into the side of a mountain shortly after takeoff.

An aerial tour of Nevada; the state's deserts, ghost towns, neon cities and Hoover Dam; its history built on epic booms and busts.

White sand beaches; Blue Ridge Mountains; Charleston's Rainbow Row.

A cross-country aerial journey over America's most majestic and unique roadside attractions.

An aerial tour over New England captures its beauty while celebrating its rich history; from the Massachusetts harbors, where Americans rebelled against the British, to the autumn colors that blanket the mountains of Vermont.

A high-flying tour over Illinois; the Windy City, prairies and rivers; the state's dramatic history of great fires, crime and historic battles; Chicago's unique skyscrapers and the Lincoln Tomb.

An aerial tour over Dallas and Fort Worth highlights the cities' differences while showcasing their shared contributions to the Texas narrative.

A sky-high tour over Iowa explores its vast stretches of farmland, covered bridges and evolution from wilderness to statehood.

An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.

The Empire State of the South; ancient Mound builders to the Cherokee Indians.

Oregon's Cascade Mountains; Columbia River waterway.

A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania.

A sky-high tour over Minnesota reveals the state's ancient, glacial landscapes and tells the stories of the pioneers who helped build the nation.

Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashes into mountainous woodlands while trying to land at Polonia International Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, in low visibility.

A look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989; it caused a subsequent explosion that left 111 people dead.

Three catastrophic runway collisions raise the same pressing question; a look at how two planes end up on the same runway at the same time.

Featuring captivating reenactments and state-of-the-art CGI; Air Crash Investigation uncovers the truth behind the most legendary aviation disasters of all time.

An investigation into a jet crash from 2008 leads to a drastic change into the Russian aviation system.

A U.S. military plane veers off course and flies into a mountain while attempting to land at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia in heavy fog, killing all 35 people on board.

Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashes shortly after take off from London Stansted Airport on December 22, 1999.

In 1978, PSA Flight 182 collides with a Cessna and crashes into a San Diego residential area, killing everyone on both planes and seven people on the ground.

Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground just after takeoff, killing all on board and injuring one on the ground.

West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 crashes down killing 160 people in 2005; it leads to the bankruptcy of the troubled airline.

After a passenger jet miraculously survives a collision with trees while landing, investigators attempt to uncover why the plane was flying so low.

Faced with a midair crisis, pilots must make a life or death decision, but the wrong approach can trigger a far more serious problem.

Following three air crash investigations in which examiners are pushed to the limit to crack the cases.

[EPG Series] History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.

A Swissair passenger jet catches fire midflight and crashes into the Atlantic, leading to one of the largest investigations in aviation history.

A challenging descent in the Himalayas turns tragic when the pilots miscalculate their approach to a Kathmandu airport.

Three planes fall prey to deadly winds, and it is up to investigators to find out why.

A British Airways Flight's engines failure to respond cause the plane to crash-land just short of the runway.

Pilots leaving Cameroon steer their plane clear of a storm, but the aircraft begins rolling to the right, and they are unable to regain control.

In São Paulo, the Himalayas, and on the Norwegian coast, the toughest landings on earth pushed three flight crews.

Pilots of TACA Flight 110 make a remarkable landing on a narrow levee, but investigators must find out why the engines in a brand-new plane failed.

The business jet carrying PGA golfer Payne Stewart and former Alabama football quarterback crashes; how loss of pressurization and structural failure led to this crash and the deadliest aviation accidents in both Greek and Taiwanese history.

On July 17, 2007, TAM Airlines Flight 3054 slides off runway 35L at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, and crashes at high speed into a warehouse adjacent to a petrol station killing nearly 200 people.

Following the story of the Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 and Captain Rasmussen.

In 1944, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe brings the hope of freedom and the devastation of war to the people of France.

New colorized footage and testimony reveal the cost paid by the Allies and civilians to free Belgium and the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.

In late 1944, Hitler forces the Americans into their biggest battle of the war when he launches a surprise attack into liberated Belgium.

New colorized footage and testimony reveals the cost of victory, the aftermath of war and the liberation of the camps and the destruction of Germany.

How the legendary "Dambuster" bomber squadron of WWII fooled Nazi Germany into believing the Allied invasion was going to be at Calais, rather than Normandy, and went on to destroy Hitler's super weapons.

America's first victory in the Pacific during World War II is retold from the vantage point of the three U.S. attack planes as they overcame the enemy ambush to face off against the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long-range fighter, in the air.

A look at the string of events that caused a midair collision in 2002 over the skies of southern Germany; a Bashkirian Airlines Flight collides with a DHL Flight in German airspace near Überlingen.

A United States Air Force transport aircraft conducting the inaugural flight of Operation Babylift suffers an explosive decompression when the rear cargo door fails and crashes into a paddy field while attempting an emergency landing.

Investigators discover a shocking mistake when pilots must ditch their plane in the Mediterranean, killing 14 of the 34 passengers.

Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes beyond the runway while taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Experts examine a departing DC-9 in Detroit which gets lost in the fog and ends up in the path of an oncoming 727.

On 25 July 2000, a Concorde operating as Air France Flight 4590 stalled and crashed into a hotel in Gonesse shortly after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle Airport, killing all the 109 people on board and 4 on the ground.

The Paul Gauguin offers five-star luxury while sailing near the coral reefs, mountainous islands and tropical playgrounds of French Polynesia.

New luxury liner Le Soleal navigates the uncharted waters of Indonesia to give her passengers one-of-a-kind encounters at exotic destinations.

Azamara Journey travels the rivers of Southeast Asia, delivering passengers to exotic cities and hidden treasures that larger cruise ships cannot reach.

Facing Australia's fierce heat, Celebrity Solstice provides guests with views of waterfalls, jumping crocodiles, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.

The only cruise ship designed specifically to navigate the treasures and dangers at the southern tip of South America.

This 50-year-old ocean liner offers off-season Baltic tours, battling unpredictable weather to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.

The Rocky Mountaineer travels across western Canada and over the Rocky Mountains.

A trip aboard the luxury tourist train, Transcantábrico Clásico through Northern Spain along a historic 19th century rail line.

Travelling up the coast of New Zealand in style aboard the Coastal Pacific, a train that embodies the nation's spirit of grit and determination; for two years, this ride was shut down due to an earthquake in 2016.

The world's top cruise ship, the Crystal Serenity visits Sydney harbor, the port of Melbourne, Bali, a large-scale furniture load in Semarang, Indonesia and the port of Singapore.

Le Boreal is built to take on the demanding waters of the Southern Ocean.

MSC's biggest cruise ship navigates tight Mediterranean harbors, offering a brand-new water park, classic excursions and Cirque du Soleil at Sea.

Take a cruise where the guests choose the ports to visit and the captain and crew work overtime to make it happen.

The new Viking Sea cruise ship whisks guests away on a journey across the Arctic Circle and into the heart of Norway.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's hurricane hunting WP-3D Orion aircraft fly where other planes refuse to venture.

Japan's Tōkaidō Shinkansen, known as the bullet train, operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 177 mph.

The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.

Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, celebrating tall ships of the 19th century while offering modern-day service for its guests.

A trip aboard one of the world's most expensive and sought-after train rides details the journey for both passengers and crew.

The prairies of Canada; the deserts of Australia; the cold of the Norwegian Arctic Circle; the steepest slopes of the mighty Swiss Alps.

Cruise among the icebergs of Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic aboard the expedition cruiser Ocean Endeavour.

Experience romance on a mega cruiser that pampers its guests with the best of Italian design and American convenience.

Set a course for breathtaking sights on Koningsdam's 15-day voyage from Amsterdam to the northern tip of Norway.

Take a river tour through some of Europe's greatest cities--Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam--on Viking Longship Gefjon.

A new Olympic and Paralympic museum tests engineers with its trailblazing accessible design. A dazzling curved glass skyscraper battles gravity in Milan. And a student center built under a noisy railroad.

Traveling to New York, Denver and Nice, France to visit Little Island, the Denver Museum of Art and La Tête Carrée; the secrets to how they were built are revealed.

Visiting the Vancouver House, Norway's Under restaurant and the Seattle Central Library to discover how these visionary buildings were created.

A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.

Exploring behind-the-scenes of design and construction of revolutionary buildings in Spain, New York and a university campus in Florida.

A Manhattan high-rise; an Athens cultural center; a Singapore university.

Host Mike Davidson goes to the remote Atacama Desert in Chile; at observatory ALMA he works alongside the expert team as they repair some of the world's biggest antennas.

Mike works with the U.S. Army in Germany inside the massive fix facility the MAK, Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern, as teams repair over one hundred Bradley fighting vehicles, then embeds with troops in a massive two-week-long battle exercise.

Mike works with the Army Corps of Engineers on a massive project to restore essential flow of fresh water to the Florida Everglades. He also joins scientists, python hunters and the Miccosukee Tribe to eliminate invasive species.

At Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Mike embeds with the talented teams that maintain the amazing machines behind Cirque du Soleil's stage shows.

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Defy gravity in an Amsterdam high-rise that hangs 164 feet above the water; marvel at three interconnected towers in Chicago that have a road running through them; examine the revolutionary framework of Paris' controversial Pompidou Centre.

Architects and engineers build an eco-friendly convention center on Vancouver's waterfront, a lift bridge in Bordeaux and a cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo each with unique challenges like marine habitats and massive spans.

Exploring the engineering and architectural masterpieces like The Copper in Manhattan to Gardens By the Bay in Singapore.

Trace the chain of events that led to a deadly explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig and unleashed the largest marine oil spill in history; see the failed part that caused the NASA Challenger Space Shuttle to explode seconds after liftoff.

Experts examine how the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the Bhopal gas tragedy happened; they also explore the consequences and how they could have been avoided.

A 1966 landslide in Wales killed 116 children and 28 adults; a 2019 dam collapse killed 115 people in Brazil.

On 15 September 1989, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aircraft tasked with intercepting Hurricane Hugo over the Caribbean islands is jolted by strong winds, causing an engine to catch fire and fail.

A pilot's decision to let his 15-year-old son fly has disastrous consequences on a commercial flight.

A Russian passenger jet crashes into the Volga River, killing almost everyone on board; the incident turns into a national tragedy when rescuers discover the plane carried some of the country's famous athletes.

On 18 June 1972, British European Airways Flight 548 stalls and crashes in a field near Staines shortly after takeoff from London Heathrow Airport, killing all 118 people on board.

After a Boeing 727's near-fatal nosedive over Michigan, investigators risk their own lives to determine what caused the aircraft to lose control.

The inside story of one of history's most infamous and complex investigations: the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800.

The 2000 crash of an Alaska Airlines plane just off the California coast leads to a disturbing discovery about the company's cost-cutting procedures.

The ships that made mighty empires, from the lone wolves that patrolled the high seas for imperial Britain to the USS Laffey's heroic WWII battle against kamikazes at Okinawa.

A look at some of the rescue ships of the past 200 years of wartime and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others.

A look at experimental ships and revolutionary designers that have changed the tide of war through the centuries.

A retelling of the D-Day invasion and its critical naval operation involving an armada of diverse and ingenious vessels.

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.

Vessels that operate in secret, unseen by their enemies, from secret missions that helped win World War II to modern stealth ships using strange shapes and technology to avoid spying ears and eyes.

A look at how maritime task forces and the Coast Guard are keeping commercial vessels and US shores safe from pirates and drug smugglers.

A comprehensive look at the naval battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942 and the heroic efforts of U.S. sailors who held off powerful Imperial Navy.

The evolution of amphibious assault vehicles, including the restoration of Britain's last surviving LCT 7074 landing craft, designed to carry six Churchill tanks.

A look at how the role of battleships changed over the course of the First and Second World Wars.

A look at the British multirole fighter aircraft; the de Havilland Mosquito was used in the Second World War as a bomber, fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.

The overlooked underdog of British fighter planes; fast and versatile, the dogfighter doubled as a bomber and ground support aircraft in every theatre of WWII.

The inside story of the massive military transport aircraft, the C-17.

The history and evolution of America's most legendary spy plane.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most lethal bombers of the U.S. Air Force in WWII's European and Pacific campaigns; among other things, the plane delivered food to the German-occupied Netherlands.

A look at the rise and fall of the infamous Nazi dive bomber Ju-87 Stuka, an aircraft of World War II.

The Spitfire's legend and role in the Battle of Britain.

The inside story of how the AH/MH-6 evolved over the decades to become an irreplaceable aircraft for the U.S. Military.

An inside look at the U.S. Air Force's largest aircraft, the C-5 Galaxy; its most dramatic combat and peacetime missions over the last 50 years.

The Vietnam-era OV-10 Bronco is pulled out of retirement to join the fight against ISIS.

The naval fighter designed to counter the Japanese Zero turns the tide of the war in the Pacific.

The true story of the F-14 Tomcat, the military aircraft made famous in "Top Gun"; how it served as the US Navy's top carrier fighter for a generation.

The massive AC-130 provides unparalleled close air support to U.S. and allied ground troops.

An inside look at the P47 Thunderbolt and the critical role it played in both the European and Pacific Theaters of World War II.

A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit.

A tour over two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The stories and sights of Hawaii's major islands.

The far south of Australia is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne; a sporting mecca called the G; a brutal island prison once known as hell on Earth and ancient rainforests, providing a living link to the past.

The hot, dry extreme center of Australia is home to landscapes like nowhere else on Earth; fearsome apex predators, a town built by opals and Uluru, the cultural and spiritual heart of a nation.

The Pacific Coast of Australia is home to Sydney's architectural icons, Byron Bay's beach breaks, perilous white-water adventures and the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on Earth.

Contrasting the lush peace of the Pampas with the hustle of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina; soaring over the obelisk, churches and soccer fields, then over the 200,000 square miles of fertile pasture plied by gauchos and their cattle.

Argentina's Patagonia is an environment of extremes, carved by ice and surrounded by violent seas; for wildlife, it's a rugged wilderness where survival is a daily battle; for humans, it's a must-see tourist destination.

There is no better way to witness Argentina, and its land of contrasts, than to experience it by air; this soaring tour stretches from one extreme to the next, from vast wetlands to some of the driest places on Earth.

An exploration of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea; exploring the tourist hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini to Naxos and Amorgos.

Capturing from high, the islands Crete, Samos, Chios, Rhodes and the Dodecanese; exploring the distinct culture and unique stories of these islands.

An aerial tour over southern Greece celebrates its landscapes, its ancient and mythical past and the people who call it home.

An aerial tour of northern Greece explores Mount Olympus, Macedonia, the island of Corfu and more; the lifestyles of the region's inhabitants.

An aerial tour over New Zealand showcases a diverse world of snow-capped mountains, active volcanoes, and a storied past.

A journey across Central Italy from the air reveals the ancient Rome, the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara.

Viewing Southern Italy from the air; Greek temples on the Mediterranean; cities that just seem to float above the sea; one of the most powerful volcanoes on Earth.

The islands of Italy come in all shapes and sizes; they are home to volcanoes, ancient civilizations and some of the bluest waters on Earth.

Viewing Northern Italy from the air; the fashion capital of Milan; the canals of Venice; the peaks of the Dolomites; the colorful coast of Cinque Terre.

A sky-high tour over Ireland reveals its towering cliffs, rolling hills, ancient ruins, and rich history.

In Mexico's North, ancient runners defy impossible distances and living fossils reveal Earth's secrets; from Monterrey's industrial city to Guanajuato's revolutionary past, discover how mighty mountains forge unbreakable spirit.

Western Mexico reveals the country's most iconic images; from the birthplace of tequila and mariachi to the world's busiest border; golden sands border the aquarium of the world while volcanic craters mirror lunar landscapes.

A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit.

A tour over two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The stories and sights of Hawaii's major islands.

A day-long aerial tour of the New England city of Boston in Massachusetts; where Americans first rebelled against Britain by dumping chests of tea into the harbor and where rock band Aerosmith first made it big.

An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history.

A look at America's landmarks, including a view of bears catching clams in Alaska's rivers; a high-flying tour reveals Alaska's call of the wild spirit that has lured adventurers and dreamers north for centuries.

The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings.

An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of the nation's varied borders.

Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.

A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.

A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital.

Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.

An aerial journey over Ohio showcases the Buckeye State's autumnal vistas, majestic rivers, epic skyscrapers and battlegrounds.

An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory.

The Glacier Express features cutting-edge technology to pull the train up the steepest slopes on its route across the Swiss Alps.

On Europe's high-speed rail network, between Barcelona and Madrid, crews work to expand the infrastructure for a new train.

One of Holland America Line's largest cruisers makes its debut in the Caribbean, highlighted by a visit to an exclusive private island resort.

Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.

New luxury liner Le Soleal navigates the uncharted waters of Indonesia to give her passengers one-of-a-kind encounters at exotic destinations.

The Sky Princess carries passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to three Central American stops.

Visit Stonehenge, kiss the Blarney Stone and hunt for Nessie on a magical tour of the British Isles, aboard Marina.

The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.

JFK Jr. disappears on the way to Martha's Vineyard; a captain loses his bearings and crashes over the Red Sea; pilots crash a plane over Indonesia.

US Airways Flight 1549 suffers a bird strike with a flock of Canada geese, causing both engines to fail.

The crew of a commuter flight over France makes a sightseeing detour that sets off a deadly chain of events.

After experiencing icing conditions, a turboprop slams into an Argentine desert; investigators are mystified by what they uncover.

Five aviation disasters and the changes they have forced air-traffic controllers to make.

An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations.

An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.

Taking flight for a bird's eye tour of America's rivers, lakes and canals.

Beauty of the Empire State; Central Park; tallest skyscrapers; mighty rivers; 17th century explorer Henry Hudson.

Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments.

Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.

One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.

An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.

Mississippi from above; the state's unique beauty and history; mighty waters, ancient trails and the birth of the Delta Blues.

Ancestral home of the Abenaki Indians; Henry David Thoreau's first book; Mount Monadnock; New Hampshire is seen from the air.

A flight over Indiana explores the Hoosier State's rich agriculture, busy highways and basketball legends; exploring the War Memorial and the Angel Mounds of the southwest.

An aerial view of major cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston.

On 13 January 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 stalls at 300 feet altitude, strikes a road bridge and crashes into the Potomac River, killing 78 people.

Avianca Flight 52 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route; it is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City.

On June 27, 1980, Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870 crashed into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the island of Ustica, Italy; all 81 people on board were killed.

A Colorado commuter flight crashes five miles short of the runway and the reasons why rock the airline industry.

Pilots attempt to land their Boeing 737 in an Indonesian river after losing their engines and electrical power.

Two 747s collide on the runway of a small airport in the Canary Islands, resulting in history's deadliest air crash.

Passengers and crew escape a jet that skid off the runway before catching fire.

When an airbus A330 loses both engines, its pilots must think of a solution before they crash into the South China Sea.

After a seemingly routine landing, a Boeing 737 erupts in flames, putting 165 debarking passengers and crew in jeopardy.

Three FedEx employees must regain control of their plane when a coworker attacks them in midair.

When former race car driver Niki Lauda's planes nosedives into a Thai jungle, a one-in-a-million failure reveals a weak spot in every Boeing 767; radio silence between pilots and air traffic controllers send investigators hunting for answers.

A cockpit window on British Airways Flight blows out, partially ejecting and injuring the captain; the co-pilot completes an emergency landing.

A look at several air disasters that involved small components that failed; accidents caused by minor defects or errors; how the follow-up investigations led to changes that have made flying safer.

Air accident survival stories; keeping passengers and crews alive when disaster strikes.

When an African airliner mysteriously crashes, Namibian investigators have to rule out a host of possible causes before reaching a conclusion.

When a turboprop loses engine power and crashes in Papua New Guinea, investigators discover a fatal defect existing in Dash 8s around the world.

When an Airbus crashes into the Mediterranean Sea, Egyptian authorities, French investigators and an Italian journalist theorize different causes for the accident.

An investigation into Continental Airlines Flight 1713, which crashed on takeoff from Denver during a snowstorm in 1987, changes commercial flight forever.

On 25 May 1979, the number-one engine on American Airlines Flight 191 detaches moments after taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The aircraft banks to the left and crashes into an open field, killing all 271 people on board.

A blade on the left-side propeller of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight breaks off; the imbalance of the rotating propeller causes the engine to partly tear itself from its mounting.

When a commuter flight crashes mysteriously just a mile from a Missouri runway, investigators turn their attention to the final seconds in the cockpit.

A mechanical problem aboard an Air Canada plane turns into an all-out emergency six miles in the air.

The roof of an Aloha Airlines 737 tears off the plane at 24,000 feet in the sky.

A Northwest Airlines flight cruises above the Bering Sea before problems develop and pilots must make an emergency landing in Anchorage.

The crew of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier prepares to give air support to ground troops battling ISIS in Iraq.

A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier; the dedicated sailors who keep it running at maximum efficiency.