aircraft accidents

Chronicles the experiences of nine men who were sent by the United States Navy in 1946 to photograph the terrain of Antarctica.

Twelve-year-old Alex is rescued from a plane crash by the Yanomami Indians of Venezuela and spends several weeks in the Amazon jungle with them, learning and appreciating their way of life.

Examines factors that contributed to the successful, emergency landing of a U.S. Airways Airbus A320 on January 15, 2009, discussing the design of the aircraft and bird strikes throughout aviation history, along with the financial problems of the airlines, the competition between Airbus and Boeing, and more.

National Transportation Safety Board investigator Joe Durant embarks on a frantic hunt for clues to prove that the plane crash in which his wife died was caused by an evil bomber.

Anna Becker, a handsome stranger, and a Nazi spy make a voyage to America aboard the Hindenburg airship in 1937.

Explores how forensic experts, engineers, and scientists aid in the investigations of airplane crashes and discusses how their findings are used in aircraft design and operations.

Account of the crash, search, and rescue of the crew of a Canadian cc-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

Profiles the life and adventures of Amelia Earhart, and includes clues and theories as to what happened to her.

Highlights some of history's most notable air disasters including the explosion of the Hindenburg and the Challenger space shuttle.