Aviation disasters caused by storms are detailed along with the efforts of the FAA to ensure the safety of passengers and crew during inclement weather.

Panic on the Runway

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When a survivable emergency on a grounded plane turns deadly, investigators examine what caused the disaster.

Alarming Silence

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A fatal preflight error caused the second-deadliest plane crash in US history.

Cold Case

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Two identical plane crashes involving the same icy conditions and the same plane design are examined, revealing why neither disaster should have happened.

Pilot vs. Plane

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The 1988 crash of an Airbus A320 at an airshow sets off a public battle between investigators and the plane's pilot.

System Breakdown

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Plane crashes caused by communication breakdowns expose the changes that need to be made to our overburdened air traffic control system.

The Final Blow

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A 1992 crash in France's Vosges Mountains is examined, detailing the difficulties in finding the downed plane and then finding reasons for the accident.

Cleared for Disaster

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Two planes collide on the LAX runway when they're mistakenly assigned the same runway at the same time.

The Plane That Flew Too High

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When a packed passenger jet, known for its safety, suddenly plummets to Earth from over 30,000 feet, a small Venezuelan investigative team searches for answers.

Deadly Reputation

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The worst aviation accident in South American history on the most notorious runway in the world.