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Investigators try to solve the mystery of a plane whose captain and co-pilot are missing.

Air Disasters

Ghost Plane

In one of the world's busiest airports, a large passenger plane crashes into a smaller one; a 1986 midair crash between planes near Los Angeles brings attention to disturbing congestion at airports.

Out of Sight

In 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board.

Hidden Danger

A mechanical problem aboard an Air Canada plane turns into an all-out emergency six miles in the air.

Fire Fight

A British Airways flight to Australia in 1982 crashes into the Indian Ocean.

Falling From the Sky

Passengers and crew escape a jet that skid off the runway before catching fire.

Miracle Escape

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Experts analyze various plane crashes with an aim to figure out how these disasters occurred; they also shed light on how such accidents shaped the aviation industry and improved safety standards.

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