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The Best Episodes of Why Planes Crash

Every episode of Why Planes Crash ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Why Planes Crash!

Why Planes Crash was an aviation documentary TV mini-series based on aircraft accidents and crashes.
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Best Episodes Summary

"Sudden Impact" is the best rated episode of "Why Planes Crash". It scored 8.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/5/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Small Planes, Big Problem".

  • Sudden Impact
    8.6/105 votes
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    #1 - Sudden Impact

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2015

    A look at terrible crashes that can result from planes veering off course or poor visibility.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Small Planes, Big Problem
    8.2/105 votes
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    #2 - Small Planes, Big Problem

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/4/2015

    Hazards posed to small planes, including bad weather, poor visibility and distractions, are examined.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fatal Flaws
    7.4/107 votes
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    #3 - Fatal Flaws

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/20/2015

    A look at three accidents and how they led to changes in the aviation industry.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brace for Impact
    NaN/100 votes
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    #4 - Brace for Impact

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2009

    Exploring terrifying airplane disasters, beginning with a look at why pilots risk ditching in water, and a hijacked 767 that was forced into the ocean.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Point
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Breaking Point

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2010

    A 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Human Error
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - Human Error

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2010

    Instances 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire in the Sky
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Fire in the Sky

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2010

    Instances of on board fires are examined, including: Swissair Flight 111, Air France Flight 4590, ValuJet Flight 592 and Air Canada Flight 797.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Collision Course
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - Collision Course

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2013

    Examining 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crisis in the Sky
    NaN/100 votes
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    #9 - Crisis in the Sky

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/2014

    Season 2 begins with a look at cockpit communication and how it improved with the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in 1979.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brush With Death
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - Brush With Death

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/22/2014

    Plane-crash survivors recall their frightening experiences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Severe Weather
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Severe Weather

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/29/2014

    The effects of storms, high winds and microbursts on planes are examined.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chopper Down
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    #12 - Chopper Down

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2015

    A look at helicopters highlights their uses for rescues and rapid responses, but also examines the unique set of dangers involved in their operation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who’s Flying
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    #13 - Who’s Flying

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2015

    Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A