In this visual breakdown, Gus explains why landing at San Francisco airport is such a challenge and takes a look at what factors caused Asiana Airlines Flight 214 to nearly crash there.
In this visual breakdown, Gus explains why landing at San Francisco airport is such a challenge and takes a look at what factors caused Asiana Airlines Flight 214 to nearly crash there.
Navigating an airport can be confusing in the best conditions, but when it's so foggy you can't see more than a few yards in front of you, disaster can strike.
Navigating an airport can be confusing in the best conditions, but when it's so foggy you can't see more than a few yards in front of you, disaster can strike.
1x3 What Happens When 2 Pilots Cancel Each Other Out?! Episode overview
Air date
Dec 13, 2021
Watch as Gus breaks down the series of miscommunications and confusion that leads to a plane falling out of the sky from 38,000 feet.
Watch as Gus breaks down the series of miscommunications and confusion that leads to a plane falling out of the sky from 38,000 feet.
1x4 Crazy Series of Errors Leads to Planes Colliding Midair Episode overview
Air date
Dec 13, 2021
How can two planes possibly crash into each other mid-flight? A lot has to go wrong, as we explain in this episode of Black Box Down: Aviation Explanation.
How can two planes possibly crash into each other mid-flight? A lot has to go wrong, as we explain in this episode of Black Box Down: Aviation Explanation.
1x5 What Causes the Rear Wing to Rip Off a Plane? Episode overview
Air date
Dec 20, 2021
Is it wake turbulence? Pilot error? Gus and Chris discuss the cause of a plane crash into a New York neighborhood.
Is it wake turbulence? Pilot error? Gus and Chris discuss the cause of a plane crash into a New York neighborhood.
1x6Show finale How Does a Plane Fly Without a Roof?! Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2021
A plane's roof gets ripped open in the middle of a flight and the pilots have to make an emergency landing. Find out how they pulled it off in this episode of Aviation Explanation.
A plane's roof gets ripped open in the middle of a flight and the pilots have to make an emergency landing. Find out how they pulled it off in this episode of Aviation Explanation.
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