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Mayday

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Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously re-enacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented; accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to weave the gripping tales and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.

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Upcoming TV Listings for Mayday

Mayday Slam Dunk

When United Express Flight 6291 crashes during its final approach only a mile from the runway, investigators must sift through the charred remains to find out what happened.

2:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Nowhere to Land

Pilots of TACA Flight 110 make a remarkable landing on a narrow levee, but investigators must find out why the engines in a brand-new plane failed.

2:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada

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Mayday Slam Dunk

When United Express Flight 6291 crashes during its final approach only a mile from the runway, investigators must sift through the charred remains to find out what happened.

1:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Nowhere to Land

Pilots of TACA Flight 110 make a remarkable landing on a narrow levee, but investigators must find out why the engines in a brand-new plane failed.

2:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada

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Mayday The Plane That Flew Too High

West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 crashes down killing 160 people in 2005, ultimately leading to the bankruptcy of the troubled airline.

3:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Split Decision

Arrow Air Flight 1285 with 248 American soldiers on board crashes seconds after refueling in Newfoundland.

4:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Break Up Over Texas

Near the end of its flight, Continental Express Flight 2574 suffers wing damage and goes into a dive falling out of the sky.

5:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Turning Point

A Northwest Airlines flight cruises above the Bering Sea before problems develop and pilots must make an emergency landing in Anchorage.

6:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Munich Air Disaster

A plane with members of the Manchester United football team crashes while heading home from Yugoslavia, killing 23 aboard.

7:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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Mayday Bad Attitude

Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashes shortly after take off from London Stansted Airport on December 22, 1999.

8:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)

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