The Bombing of Pan Am 103 | Mayday: Air Disaster

On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the small town of Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people on board and 11 more on the ground. Known as The Bombing of Pan Am 103, this devastating act of terrorism shocked the world and forever changed the landscape of international aviation security. The investigation that followed uncovered a suitcase bomb, explosive forensic clues, and a trail that led investigators to Libyan intelligence agents. What began as a routine transatlantic flight became one of the deadliest airline bombings in history. This episode of Mayday: Air Disaster traces the tragic events, the painstaking investigation, and the global aftermath of the Lockerbie bombing.

With interest following BBC1’s drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103, this episode of Mayday: Air Disaster explores the real investigation behind the Lockerbie tragedy, uncovering the full story of how Pan Am Flight 103 was brought down.

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0:00 - A Quiet Scottish Town
5:00 - The Tragic Explosion
10:00 - Scottish Air Disaster Unfolds
15:00 - Investigating the Aircraft Explosion
20:00 - Evidence of a Terrorist Bombing
25:00 - Linking to Baggage Security Lapses
30:00 - A Libyan Bombing Connection
35:00 - Tracking the Lockerbie Bombing Timer
40:00 - Seeking Justice for Flight 103 Disaster
45:00 - Lessons from an Aviation Tragedy

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