Why Planes Crash

Why Planes Crash
Country of origin	United States
Original languages	English Dutch France German
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	13
Production
Running time	43 minutes
Original release
Network	Weather Channel
Release	July 12, 2009 – present

Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes. The show premiered on July 12, 2009.

Plot

In every episode normally three accidents would be discussed. Over the 43 minute program aviation experts would discuss the events and what caused or led up to the crash. The show also featured state-of-the-art recreations and visuals to show what occurred during the accident.

In most all of the episodes a survivor or survivors would explain what they experienced during the accident.

Episodes

Season 1

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
1	1	"Brace for Impact"	Unknown	Unknown	July 12, 2009 (2009-07-12)	N/A
Exploring terrifying airplane disasters, beginning with a look at why pilots risk ditching in water, and a hijacked 747 that was forced into the ocean.
2	2	"Breaking Point"	Unknown	Unknown	January 17, 2010 (2010-01-17)	N/A
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.

External links

• Why Planes Crah on The Weather Channel website.