From structural failures and design flaws, to complex computer systems that even cabin crews don’t fully understand, Mayday – Special explores the dark truth that aviation safety improves – one crash at a time. A spin-off of the highly successful Mayday series, these three, one-hour specials combine compelling human drama with detailed aviation science, and explore how routine flights can end in disaster.
Ripped Apart focuses on the potential dangers of cabin pressurization, and the horror of explosive decompression.
Deadly Shortcuts reveals that tiny problems can have deadly consequences.
And Who’s Flying The Plane? explores the dangerous boundary between humans and automation.
Produced in association with Discovery Channel (Canada) and National Geographic (US & International).

Mayday - Special
5 x 60 min (2 seasons)
2007 - 2008
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