Aircrash Confidential

Investigates how incompetent pilots have caused numerous horrific crashes, and how airlines have attempted to eliminate human error.

A look at why a Jumbo Jet exploded mid-flight and DC10s fell from the sky. Experts study the aircraft's design.

Planes have always been ideal terrorist targets, but new technologies are being developed to prevent hijackers from getting on board.

Features the story of a grieving father who murdered an air traffic controller whose error led to a mid-air collision and the deaths of 47 children.

When a fire breaks out on a flight, passengers only have two minutes to escape. Experts explore why some don't make it and how larger planes pose a greater threat.

Investigates how adverse weather conditions can cause planes to crash. Also explores the 1971 case of Juliane Koepcke, who survived after lightning struck her flight, plunging the airplane into a rainforest with Juliane still strapped in her seat.