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Air Crash Investigation: Cleared for Disaster

Mayday (2010)

Documentary | Canada

Smithsonian Channel | Wednesday | 15:00

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024 15:00

SEASON: 8

EPISODE: 4 - Cleared for Disaster

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US Air Flight #1493 (Boeing 737-300) & Skywest Flight #5569 (Fairchild Metroliner) February 1st, 1991 Its a busy night at Los Angeles International Airport, and US Air Flight #1493 is on its final approach. The pilots configure the 737 for landing and although they repeatedly radio the tower for instructions, their calls go unanswered. They finally get clearance just moments before landing, but within seconds of touching down, the aircraft erupts in flames and crashes into an abandoned building. Rescue workers rush to the scene, and as survivors emerge from the inferno, firefighters make a horrifying discovery... Can investigators determine what...

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