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The Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 17

Every episode of Air Disasters Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Air Disasters Season 17!

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 17 Episode 1 - Holding Pattern
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    #1 - Holding Pattern

    S17:E1

    Discover the surprising reason why a Boeing 737 took a deadly nosedive after circling the runway for two hours.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 2 - Peril Over Portugal
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    #2 - Peril Over Portugal

    S17:E2

    All signs point to bad weather causing the crash of Martinair Flight 495... until investigators make an intriguing discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 3 - Stealth Bomber Down
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    #3 - Stealth Bomber Down

    S17:E3

    Discover the cause of history's most expensive aviation accident: the 2008 crash of the B-2 bomber Spirit of Kansas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 4 - Double Trouble
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    #4 - Double Trouble

    S17:E4

    An emergency over the French Alps leads to a miraculous landing, followed by the discovery of a small but deadly flaw.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 5 - Pacific Plunge
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    #5 - Pacific Plunge

    S17:E5

    Heroic flying isn't enough to overcome neglectful maintenance in the tragic accident of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 6 - Terror Over Michigan
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    #6 - Terror Over Michigan

    S17:E6

    Investigators must pull off a risky test flight to see if the pilots of a heroic emergency landing are hiding a secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 7 - Tree Strike Terror
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    #7 - Tree Strike Terror

    S17:E7

    When a tree-strike takes out both engines of an MD-83, the crew must find a way to land a 60-ton plane with no power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 8 - Pitch Black
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    #8 - Pitch Black

    S17:E8

    When an Illinois turboprop crashes after losing battery power, investigators uncover a series of errors made by the pilots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 9 - Turboprop Terror
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    #9 - Turboprop Terror

    S17:E9

    When a turboprop stalls and crashes into a North Carolina forest, investigators resort to a risky test flight-and uncover an industry-wide safety problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Air Disasters Season 17 Episode 10 - Kobe Bryant
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    #10 - Kobe Bryant

    S17:E10

    When basketball legend Kobe Bryant is killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, investigators examine the data, the wreckage, and the pilot's actions for clues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Holding Pattern" is the best rated episode of "Air Disasters" season 17. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/27/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Peril Over Portugal".