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Why Planes Crash Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

9 Episodes 2014 - 0

Episode 1

Crisis in the Sky

Mon, Dec 15, 2014 42 mins

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

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Episode 2

Brush With Death

Mon, Dec 22, 2014 60 mins

Plane-crash survivors recall their frightening experiences.

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Episode 3

Severe Weather

Mon, Dec 29, 2014 60 mins

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

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Episode 4

Small Planes, Big Problems

Sun, Jan 4, 2015 60 mins

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

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Episode 5

Sudden Impact

Mon, Jan 5, 2015 60 mins

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

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Episode 6

Chopper Down

Mon, Jan 12, 2015 60 mins

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

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Episode 7

Who's Flying

Mon, Jan 19, 2015 60 mins

Plane crashes that resulted from automation failures are spotlighted.

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Episode 8

Fatal Flaws

Fri, Jan 30, 2015 42 mins

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

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Episode 9

Crisis in the Cockpit

Mon, Feb 2, 2015 60 mins

The Crew Resource Management protocol is explained. Prior to it being implemented, crew members wouldn't challenge the captain even on occasions when they thought he was wrong.

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