Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
Where to Watch Why Planes Crash • Season 1
5 Episodes
Brace for Impact
E1
Brace for ImpactExploring terrifying airplane disasters, beginning with a look at why pilots risk ditching in water, and a hijacked 767 that was forced into the ocean.
Breaking Point
E2
Breaking PointA 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.
Human Error
E3
Human ErrorInstances of human error that resulted in plane crashes are examined. Like: Colgan Air Flight 3407, American Airlines Flight 587, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 and Avianca Flight 52.
Fire in the Sky
E4
Fire in the SkyInstances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.
Collision Course
E5
Collision CourseExamining collisions between planes. Included: a corporate jet and a 737 collide above the Amazon; a DC-8 tears into the fuselage of a Lockheed Constellation above New York City; a 727 slams into a Cessna above San Diego.
Take Plex everywhere
Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
