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The Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 13

Every episode of Air Disasters Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 13!

Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 1 - Deadly Descent
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    #1 - Deadly Descent

    S13:E1

    See what happens when an airbus A330 loses power to both its engines over the South China Sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 2 - Death Race
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    #2 - Death Race

    S13:E2

    When a modified WWII fighter plane crashes into the crowd at a Nevada air show, investigators struggle to find the cause.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 3 - Fatal Approach
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    #3 - Fatal Approach

    S13:E3

    A false warning in the cockpit triggers a series of pilot errors, sending a commuter plane crashing by the runway of an Amsterdam airport.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 4 - Borderline Tactics
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    #4 - Borderline Tactics

    S13:E4

    When a DC-8 cargo jet crashes on approach to a U.S. naval base in Guantanamo, investigators wonder if Cuba played a role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 5 - Deadly Pitch
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    #5 - Deadly Pitch

    S13:E5

    Discover why a cargo plane, operating as Fine Fir Flight 101, lost control after takeoff and plowed through a Miami highway in August 1997.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 6 - Fatal Climb
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    #6 - Fatal Climb

    S13:E6

    A commercial airliner crashes minutes after taking off from an airport in Bucharest causing suspicions to rise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 7 - Runway Runoff
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    #7 - Runway Runoff

    S13:E7

    A Boeing 737, seconds before liftoff from Denver to Houston, races off the runway, hits a steep ridge, and briefly goes airborne before slamming to Earth and bursting into flames. Revisit the 2008 crash of Continental Airlines Flight 1404 and follow investigators as they look into a mechanical problem previously found on other Boeing 737s, only to find the true culprit in the Rocky Mountains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 8 - Lethal Limits
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    #8 - Lethal Limits

    S13:E8

    Two Russian pilots with limited experience flying Boeing 737s attempt to land one in the middle of the night with both of the aircraft's engines operating at different power levels. The pairing of a new captain with an unproven first officer was enough to put passengers at risk, but there was one more factor at play that sealed the fate of Aeroflot Nord Flight 821. Witness the fatal crash that occurred minutes before landing, and follow the investigation that led to a call to completely overhaul Russia's aviation system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 9 - Soccer Tragedy
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    #9 - Soccer Tragedy

    S13:E9

    LaMia Flight 2933, carrying Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team, is approaching Medellin, Colombia to play for the prestigious Copa Sudamericana championship when its crew suddenly declares a fuel emergency. Before air traffic control can clear a path, the plane loses power and crashes to the ground, killing all but seven passengers. Investigators discover no leaks and are mystified over how the experienced pilots could fly a plane with an insufficient amount of fuel. As they pore over the evidence, they ultimately uncover a deadly gamble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Air Disasters Season 13 Episode 10 - Slam Dunk
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    #10 - Slam Dunk

    S13:E10

    At the end of a quick trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, Ohio, the captain of United Express Flight 6291 grows concerned over reports of icy rain ahead. He opts for a risky "slam dunk" landing, a maneuver where a plane descends rapidly to the runway to avoid bad weather, but something goes wrong. The plane crashes into a warehouse just a mile from the airport. The badly burned wreckage leaves little for investigators to work with, but when they examine the cockpit recording they make a stunning discovery.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Deadly Descent" is the best rated episode of "Air Disasters" season 13. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Death Race".