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Air Disasters (2011)

  • Documentary
  • 45 min episodes
  • 25 seasons
  • 12 age guide
  • ★ 8.2/10 from 16 ratings

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 weave the gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

Created byAndré Barro, Bernard Vaillot

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    Mayday: The Accident Files

    Strong story similarity

    2018 · 45 min · Documentary

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    In this spinoff of Mayday/Air Crash Investigation, every episode examines multiple aviation disasters that prove to have similarities including; engines that separated from their aircrafts mid-flight, mismatched pilot pairings that led to deadly crashes, and improvised landings with tragic consequences.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  2. 02

    Alaska Aircrash Investigations

    Strong story similarity

    2016 · 51 min · Documentary

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    Ride along with the NTSB and its inter-agency partners as they work together towards determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents. These NTSB investigations provide a window into the integral role of air travel in Alaskan life, while raising awareness that might prevent future accidents.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Smithsonian Channel
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    Behind the Wings

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    2019 · Documentary

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    Want to learn something new and have a little fun along the way? Join curator Matthew Burchette as he goes behind the scenes to explore some of history’s most iconic aerospace treasures.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Zero Hour

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    2004 · 60 min · Documentary · Drama

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    Zero Hour dramatizes the hour leading up to some of the most memorable historical events as they unfold minute by minute. Using a real-time clock and a split screen to follow key players, the series reveals the compelling and exciting minutes leading up to events that changed the world.

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    • substantial genre overlap
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