Alaska Aircrash Investigations
Overview
Join the NTSB and its collaborative agencies as they delve into the causes behind aircraft accidents in Alaska. Each investigation offers an insightful glimpse into the critical importance of aviation in the region, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with flying in such a vast landscape. The show not only aims to uncover the factors leading to these tragic events but also seeks to educate viewers, fostering a greater understanding that could help avert future incidents in Alaskan skies.
Episodes
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1
Forest Flight Down
After a newcomer to Alaska crashes a commuter plane west of Juneau, Chris Shaver begins probing into whether the deadly incident resulted from mechani...
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2
Trapper Creek Tragedy
Senior investigator Brice Banning arrives at the scene of a tragic accident in Alaska, where a bush pilot, flying over his daughter's wedding, crashed...
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3
Engine Out in Midair
After a Cessna 180 crashes on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, the tragic accident claims two lives and obscures most of the evidence due to a devastating po...
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4
Plane Down In The Tundra
A sightseeing flight meets tragedy shortly after departing from a secluded fishing lodge, resulting in multiple fatalities. Analyzing the wreckage ind...
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5
Lost Over The Inlet
Shaun Williams, a newcomer to the area, receives a call late at night about a plane that has crashed into a nearby bay. By morning, the aircraft has s...
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6
Stalled Over The Highway
A young pilot, just 23 years old, crashes his Cessna nose-first onto a public road close to Big Lake, prompting investigator Millicent Hoidal to sift ...