Aerial calamities: Fatal Distraction and A Phantom Strike | Mayday: Air Disaster

Embark on a journey through aviation's enigmatic episodes, where mid-air explosions and cockpit errors redefine air travel safety. Investigations peel back layers of human error, technical glitches, and systemic failures, leaving an indelible mark on aviation protocols.

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00:00:00 - From Season 5 Episode 7 "Explosive Evidence" : Tragedy strikes as Air India Flight 182 vanishes over the Atlantic, claiming 329 lives. Investigators uncover a chilling plot involving a mid-air bombing linked to another explosion in Tokyo. This harrowing account reveals a chain of events reshaping aviation security, prompting crucial changes in luggage screening and security training protocols.

00:49:44 - From Season 5 Episode 8 "The Plane That Wouldn't Talk" : Tragedy strikes as Birgenair Flight 301, plagued by a faulty airspeed indicator, hurtles into the Atlantic. Conflicting warnings and a critical pitot tube issue unravel a gripping aviation mystery. The aftermath prompts crucial changes in aircraft alarms, pilot training, and industry-wide protocols, reshaping air travel safety.

01:39:29 - From Season 5 Episode 9 "Fatal Distraction" : Tragedy strikes as Eastern Airlines Flight 401 crashes into the Florida Everglades, marking the first jumbo jet crash with a devastating toll. Investigating the baffling disaster, authorities uncover a fatal focus on a malfunctioning indicator, leading to a groundbreaking shift in aviation safety—introducing the crucial concept of Cockpit Resource Management

02:28:59 - From Season 5 Episode 10 "Phantom Strike" : In a high-stakes drama over the Amazon, a Legacy jet collides with a Boeing 737, leading to a tragic crash. Investigating the harrowing collision, authorities uncover systemic flaws in Brazil's air traffic control, triggering criminal charges and a pivotal overhaul in aviation protocols—a pivotal moment in Brazilian aviation history

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