Mayday
History
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.
Upcoming TV Listings for Mayday
Mayday Catastrophe at O'Hare
On May 25, 1979, Flight 191 crashes into a trailer park moments after takeoff; 271 people aboard were killed.
2:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Collision Course
Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet sending both planes spiraling to the ground.
2:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mayday Deadly Climb
In 1985, a DC-9 airliner crashes seconds after takeoff from Milwaukee.
5:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Firebomber Down
Experts analyze and discuss the C-130 firebomber crash that occurred while battling an Australian wildfire.
6:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Collision Course
Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet sending both planes spiraling to the ground.
7:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mayday Deadly Climb
In 1985, a DC-9 airliner crashes seconds after takeoff from Milwaukee.
10:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Firebomber Down
Experts analyze and discuss the C-130 firebomber crash that occurred while battling an Australian wildfire.
11:00 PM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Collision Catastrophe
Two planes collide in the sky above southern Germany and numerous people on the ground witness the disaster; based on the wreckage, it is clear that the planes collided in the air; the researchers encounter a mystery.
12:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Catastrophe at O'Hare
On May 25, 1979, Flight 191 crashes into a trailer park moments after takeoff; 271 people aboard were killed.
1:00 AM on USA Network (CAN)
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Mayday Collision Course
Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet sending both planes spiraling to the ground.
2:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
Select your lineup for TV local listings