Smithsonian Channel HD TV Schedule

Tue, Jul 14 4:00 AM

Air Disasters

Running on Empty

Air Tahoma Flight 185, an overnight cargo flight from Memphis, Tenn., approaches its final destination, Cincinnati.

Tue, Jul 14 5:00 AM

Air Disasters

Lockerbie Disaster

A bomb explodes on Pan Am Flight 103, causing the aircraft to disintegrate in midair and the wreckage of the aircraft to crash into the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing all 259 people on board and 11 people on the ground.

Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM

Air Disasters

Impossible Landing

A look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989; it caused a subsequent explosion that left 111 people dead.

Tue, Jul 14 7:00 AM

Air Disasters

Controversial Crashes

Seeing how international investigative teams must overcome differences to solve controversial plane crashes.

Tue, Jul 14 8:00 AM

Air Disasters

Dead Tired

Investigating the 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407; the plane stalls at low altitude and dives into a residential area near Buffalo, N.Y.

Tue, Jul 14 9:00 AM

Air Disasters

Fire in the Hold

Moments after takeoff, a plane sustains electrical failures and crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 110 people on board.

Tue, Jul 14 10:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Symphony of the Seas

A crew of 2,200 on the Symphony of the Seas tends to more than 5,500 passengers as they sail to ports in Spain, France and Italy.

Tue, Jul 14 11:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Marina

Visit Stonehenge, kiss the Blarney Stone and hunt for Nessie on a magical tour of the British Isles, aboard Marina.

Tue, Jul 14 12:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Seven Seas Explorer

Sailing from Chile and Peru to Ecuador and Costa Rica, the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship is full of marble, granite and almost 500 chandeliers.

Tue, Jul 14 1:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

AIDAnova

We hop aboard a seven-day cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira aboard the first large liner to run purely on cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas.

Tue, Jul 14 2:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Celebrity Solstice

Facing Australia's fierce heat, Celebrity Solstice provides guests with views of waterfalls, jumping crocodiles, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.

Tue, Jul 14 3:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Stella Australis

The only cruise ship designed specifically to navigate the treasures and dangers at the southern tip of South America.

Tue, Jul 14 4:00 PM

Mighty Trains

Tren Crucero

Passengers on Ecuador's Tren Crucero experience a dangerous rail journey, which includes tropical jungles, volcanoes and the Devil's Nose.

Tue, Jul 14 5:00 PM

Mighty Trains

Bernina Express

Switzerland's Bernina Express is one of three railway lines on the UNESCO World Heritage list; it navigates 55 tunnels and nearly 200 viaducts and bridges.

Tue, Jul 14 6:00 PM

Mighty Trains

The Ghan

The Ghan takes passengers on a three-day, two-night journey through Australia; the Pichi Pichi Railway offers passengers a trip on an original steam locomotive train.

Tue, Jul 14 7:00 PM

Mighty Ships

Le Boreal

Le Boreal is built to take on the demanding waters of the Southern Ocean.

Tue, Jul 14 8:00 PM

Mighty Ships

MSC Meraviglia

MSC's biggest cruise ship navigates tight Mediterranean harbors, offering a brand-new water park, classic excursions and Cirque du Soleil at Sea.

Tue, Jul 14 9:00 PM

Mighty Ships

Quantum of the Seas

Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.

Tue, Jul 14 10:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Marco Polo

This 50-year-old ocean liner offers off-season Baltic tours, battling unpredictable weather to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.

Tue, Jul 14 11:00 PM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Europa 2

Take a cruise where the guests choose the ports to visit and the captain and crew work overtime to make it happen.

Wed, Jul 15 12:00 AM

Mighty Planes

CP 140 Aurora

The CP-140, a spy plane built to protect Canada and her coastlines from unseen enemies is upgraded with the latest technology.

Wed, Jul 15 1:00 AM

Mighty Trains

Rovos Rail

South Africa's most luxurious train - Rovos Rail - travels from Pretoria to Cape Town in classic cars pulled by a series of steam, diesel and electric locomotives.

Wed, Jul 15 2:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Viking Sea

The new Viking Sea cruise ship whisks guests away on a journey across the Arctic Circle and into the heart of Norway.

Wed, Jul 15 3:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Carnival Vista

The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.

Wed, Jul 15 4:00 AM

Mighty Trains

The Shinkansen

Japan's Tōkaidō Shinkansen, known as the bullet train, operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 177 mph.

Wed, Jul 15 5:00 AM

Mighty Trains

Seven Stars of Kyushu

A trip aboard one of the world's most expensive and sought-after train rides details the journey for both passengers and crew.

Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, celebrating tall ships of the 19th century while offering modern-day service for its guests.

Wed, Jul 15 7:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Azamara Journey

Azamara Journey travels the rivers of Southeast Asia, delivering passengers to exotic cities and hidden treasures that larger cruise ships cannot reach.

Wed, Jul 15 8:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

Ocean Endeavor

Cruise among the icebergs of Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic aboard the expedition cruiser Ocean Endeavour.

Wed, Jul 15 9:00 AM

Mighty Cruise Ships

MSC Divina

Experience romance on a mega cruiser that pampers its guests with the best of Italian design and American convenience.

Wed, Jul 15 10:00 AM

How Did They Build That?

Super Stadiums & Extraordinary Elevators

Examine the sightlines in Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium, which sits right in the flight path of LAX; celebrate the ingenuity of the inexperienced crew that built a monumental skyscraper in Malta; visit a forest tower designed for testing elevators.

Wed, Jul 15 11:00 AM

How Did They Build That?

Floating & Lifting

Architects and engineers build an eco-friendly convention center on Vancouver's waterfront, a lift bridge in Bordeaux and a cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo each with unique challenges like marine habitats and massive spans.

Wed, Jul 15 12:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Jungles & Bricks

Exploring the engineering and architectural masterpieces like The Copper in Manhattan to Gardens By the Bay in Singapore.

Wed, Jul 15 1:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Viaducts & Hotels

A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.

Wed, Jul 15 2:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

High Waters & Harsh Winds

Defy gravity in an Amsterdam high-rise that hangs 164 feet above the water; marvel at three interconnected towers in Chicago that have a road running through them; examine the revolutionary framework of Paris' controversial Pompidou Centre.

Wed, Jul 15 3:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Arches & Opera Houses

The inside stories behind a new, horseshoe-shaped complex in Rotterdam, a rock-shaped opera house in China and a makeover of the British Museum.

Wed, Jul 15 4:00 PM

How Did They Fix That?

Scream Machines

Mike works with repair and construction teams at Dreamworld, Australia's largest theme park, after a cyclone caused $4M in damage; they fix scream machines and finish a $50M expansion featuring the world's first triple switch rollercoaster.

Wed, Jul 15 5:00 PM

How Did They Fix That?

Toronto Tunnel

Host Mike Davidson assists on a multi-million-dollar tunnel-boring project underground in Toronto.

Wed, Jul 15 6:00 PM

How Did They Fix That?

Abandoned Oil Wells

Mike Davidson goes on a cross-country road trip to help the Well Done Foundation; they work to find and cap some of the estimated 2 million leaking, toxic abandoned oil and gas wells scattered throughout the U.S.

Wed, Jul 15 7:00 PM

How Did They Fix That?

Savannah: Mega Cranes & Mega Moves

Mike helps fix the machines that keep one of the United States' biggest ports moving; he assists a team in moving a 3-million pound crane.

Wed, Jul 15 8:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Facelifts & Scaffolds

A museum building bends 1,100-glass tubes to form a facade and tunnels below the water table; a vast 11-storey glass atrium HQ is built on the former Berlin Wall site to represent unity.

Wed, Jul 15 9:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Radical & Resplendent

Exploring the design and engineering stories behind D.C.'s Museum of African American History, the Montreal Tower and the Equinor building in Oslo.

Wed, Jul 15 10:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Speedcore & Steambend

Peek inside a cloud-inspired library in Canada that's built over a live railway; see how clever engineering helped a huge Seattle skyscraper go up without harming its iconic neighbour, then cross an Australian bridge that floats above a busy river.

Wed, Jul 15 11:00 PM

How Did They Build That?

Arctic Modules & Auditoria

The engineering secrets behind a mobile research station in Antarctica, a gravity-defying concert hall on the Canary Islands, and a rotating boat lift in Scotland.

Thu, Jul 16 12:00 AM

How Did They Build That?

 Summit & Submerge

Building an eco-friendly visitor center in the permafrost on Colorado's Pikes Peak tests the team. A museum is constructed in a disused dry dock that's in danger of collapse.

Thu, Jul 16 1:00 AM

Air Disasters

Running on Empty

Air Tahoma Flight 185, an overnight cargo flight from Memphis, Tenn., approaches its final destination, Cincinnati.

Thu, Jul 16 2:00 AM

Air Disasters

Lost

Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.

Thu, Jul 16 3:00 AM

Air Disasters

Dream Flight Disaster

When a British tycoon and his family die in a 2017 Australian seaplane crash, investigators spend over two years searching for the reason behind the tragedy.

Thu, Jul 16 4:00 AM

Air Disasters

Accident or Assassination

A plane carrying Mexico's interior minister crashes into Mexico City's financial district.

Thu, Jul 16 5:00 AM

Air Disasters

Reckless Approaches

A twin-engine jet slams into an Ohio apartment building in a tragic perfect storm, raising questions about speed, power, and fatigue; a turboprop crash exposes an industry-wide issue; at Guantánamo Bay, a cargo plane goes down near the Cuban border.

Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM

Air Disasters

Fatal Focus

When a 737 careens off the runway in Indonesia, investigators uncover a shocking explanation for the crash.

Thu, Jul 16 7:00 AM

Air Disasters

Fire on Board

A look at the fatal consequences that can occur when a fire breaks out on a plane; three flights that erupted in flames and the investigations that changed aviation forever.

Thu, Jul 16 8:00 AM

Air Disasters

Under Pressure

On July 11, 1991, the crew of Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 unsuccessfully tries to return to the airport after a burst tire creates an in-flight fire which causes 247 Nigerian pilgrims and 14 crew to perish.

Thu, Jul 16 9:00 AM

Air Disasters

Steep Impact

When the crash of a commuter plane in Georgia kills a NASA astronaut, a four-term U.S. senator and 21 others, the disaster grabs headlines around the world.

Thu, Jul 16 10:00 AM

Combat Ships

Lightning Strikes

Examining some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942.

Thu, Jul 16 11:00 AM

Combat Ships

Explosion!

Recounting some of maritime warfare's explosions, from world wars and Vietnam to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.

Thu, Jul 16 12:00 PM

Combat Ships

Viking Longships

The story of one of the world's most effective war machines: the Viking longship, seeing how its design evolved from swift war canoe to versatile and feared ship that would change the course of history.

Thu, Jul 16 1:00 PM

Combat Ships

Wooden Warships

A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years.

Thu, Jul 16 2:00 PM

Combat Ships

Destroyers and Cruisers

The ships that made mighty empires, from the lone wolves that patrolled the high seas for imperial Britain to the USS Laffey's heroic WWII battle against kamikazes at Okinawa.

Thu, Jul 16 3:00 PM

Combat Ships

Rescue Ships

A look at some of the rescue ships of the past 200 years of wartime and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others.

Thu, Jul 16 4:00 PM

Combat Ships

Game Changers

A look at experimental ships and revolutionary designers that have changed the tide of war through the centuries.

Thu, Jul 16 5:00 PM

Combat Ships

D-Day

A chronological look at the events of the 1944 D-Day landings, and the vessels that made the invasion possible, with an insight into personal stories and engineering wonders.

Thu, Jul 16 6:00 PM

Combat Ships

Mutiny

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.

Thu, Jul 16 7:00 PM

Combat Ships

Stealth

Vessels that operate in secret, unseen by their enemies, from secret missions that helped win World War II to modern stealth ships using strange shapes and technology to avoid spying ears and eyes.

Thu, Jul 16 8:00 PM

Air Warriors

F-4 Phantom

The inside story of the F-4 Phantom, the U.S. military's go-to fighter for more than four decades.

Thu, Jul 16 9:00 PM

Air Warriors

Top Choppers

The world's most versatile and powerful helicopters, including the Huey that served as a rescue helicopter in Vietnam, and the Apache attack helicopter.

Thu, Jul 16 10:00 PM

Air Warriors

Top Gunships

Exploring the world's top close air support aircraft, which enter battles at a minute's notice.

Thu, Jul 16 11:00 PM

Air Warriors

KC-135 Stratotanker

The history of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the 60-year-old aerial refueler that keeps fighter jets flying.

Fri, Jul 17 12:00 AM

Air Warriors

MiG

The history of the Russian MiG, American air power's fiercest rival for more than 50 years.

Fri, Jul 17 1:00 AM

Air Warriors

Messerschmitt BF 109

Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.

Fri, Jul 17 2:00 AM

Air Warriors

B-24 Liberator

The most-produced bomber in US history, used during World War II by every branch of the American military, as well as by the Royal Air Force.

Fri, Jul 17 3:00 AM

Air Warriors

PBY Catalina

A look at the amphibious aircraft and the many roles it served during WWII, from patrol bomber to search-and-rescue aircraft.

Fri, Jul 17 4:00 AM

Air Warriors

B-29 Superfortress

The story of the world's first nuclear bomber, the B-29, and its explosive impact on aerial warfare.

Fri, Jul 17 5:00 AM

Air Warriors

Zero

An inside look at Japan's A6M Zero, the most feared fighter at the start of World War II.

Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM

Air Warriors

C-17

The inside story of the massive military transport aircraft, the C-17.

Fri, Jul 17 7:00 AM

Air Warriors

U-2 Dragon Lady

The history and evolution of America's most legendary spy plane.

Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM

Air Warriors

B-17 Flying Fortress

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most lethal bombers of the U.S. Air Force in WWII's European and Pacific campaigns; among other things, the plane delivered food to the German-occupied Netherlands.

Fri, Jul 17 9:00 AM

Air Warriors

Stuka Dive Bomber

A look at the rise and fall of the infamous Nazi dive bomber Ju-87 Stuka, an aircraft of World War II.

Fri, Jul 17 10:00 AM

Aerial America

The Dakotas

A flight over North and South Dakota reveals the shared history and the vast differences of these sibling states.

Fri, Jul 17 11:00 AM

Aerial America

Washington D.C.

A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital.

Fri, Jul 17 12:00 PM

Aerial America

Nevada

An aerial tour of Nevada; the state's deserts, ghost towns, neon cities and Hoover Dam; its history built on epic booms and busts.

Fri, Jul 17 1:00 PM

Aerial America

Made in the USA

A cross-country flight across America reveals the nation's most iconic industries, the people behind them and the stories of how they came to be.

Fri, Jul 17 2:00 PM

Aerial America

Alaska's Fire and Ice

The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings.

Fri, Jul 17 3:00 PM

Aerial America

Texas

The Lone Star's rugged canyons, historic ranches and modern cities.

Fri, Jul 17 4:00 PM

Aerial America

Vermont

Northern state's green forests; red-painted barns and sugar maples.

Fri, Jul 17 5:00 PM

Air Disasters

Headline News

Three devastating crashes make front-page news around the globe; the media frenzy puts intense pressure on investigators to uncover the causes.

Fri, Jul 17 6:00 PM

Air Disasters

Rookie Errors

History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.

Fri, Jul 17 7:00 PM

Air Disasters

Mixed Signals

Within five minutes of takeoff, the Dominican Republic bound Birgenair Flight 301 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean; a series of confusing signals crashes the plane.

Fri, Jul 17 8:00 PM

Air Disasters

Frozen Wings

The consequences are disastrous when ice forms on an airplane's wings; three planes are brought down by ice, and it's up to investigators to determine how modern aircraft could possibly end up with frozen wings.

Fri, Jul 17 9:00 PM

Air Disasters

Cockpit Catastrophe

The cockpit window of an Airbus A319 explodes; pilots miraculously land the out-of-control plane; investigators must determine how the freshly serviced aircraft was released with a fatal flaw.

Fri, Jul 17 10:00 PM

Air Disasters

No Warning

Investigators must figure out why the safety systems of a turboprop plane failed to prevent a crash into an Indonesian mountain.

Fri, Jul 17 11:00 PM

Air Disasters

Deadly Deception

When a Bulgarian airliner is taken over by violent hijackers, the crew and authorities on the ground devise a daring plan to save the airliner.

Sat, Jul 18 12:00 AM

Air Disasters

Running on Empty

Air Tahoma Flight 185, an overnight cargo flight from Memphis, Tenn., approaches its final destination, Cincinnati.

Sat, Jul 18 1:00 AM

Air Disasters

Accidents in the Air

From pilot error to meltdowns within air traffic control, investigators dig deep into three midair collisions that seem to defy logic.

Sat, Jul 18 2:00 AM

Air Disasters

Collision Course

A passenger ferry sinks after crashing into rocks off the coast of a Greek island, killing 82; it leads to a shocking investigation.

Sat, Jul 18 3:00 AM

Air Disasters

Deadly Silence

Investigators try to figure out why a private Learjet carrying Payne Stewart went rogue before crashing in a South Dakota hayfield.

Sat, Jul 18 4:00 AM

Air Disasters

Bomb on Board

A 1994 terrorist bombing aboard Philippine Airlines Flight 434 forces its pilots into a daring emergency landing.

Sat, Jul 18 5:00 AM

Air Disasters

Terror Over Egypt

When a plane carrying Russian tourists crashes in Egypt, investigators face political tensions and terrorist claims in their search for the truth.

Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM

Air Disasters

Target Is Destroyed

A Korean Airlines passenger plane is shot down by a Soviet fighter jet in 1983; political tensions nearly escalate into war.

Sat, Jul 18 7:00 AM

Air Disasters

Pacific Plunge

Fifteen minutes after taking off from Puerto Vallarta for San Francisco, the pilots of an MD-83 realize something is very wrong with their plane.

Sat, Jul 18 8:00 AM

Air Disasters

The Final Blow

An Air Inter flight crashes into the Vosges Mountains while attempting to land killing most of the 96 passengers.

Sat, Jul 18 9:00 AM

Air Disasters

Fatal Transmission

A runway collision at a small airport turns tragic when passengers cannot escape the burning aircraft.

Sat, Jul 18 10:00 AM

Aerial America

Wilderness

A cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains.

Sat, Jul 18 11:00 AM

Aerial America

Outdoor Adventures

A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches and national parks; visiting other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.

Sat, Jul 18 12:00 PM

Aerial America

Amazing Destinations

Natural wonders, manmade marvels, hidden treasures and places of inspiration.

Sat, Jul 18 1:00 PM

Aerial America

California

Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments.

Sat, Jul 18 2:00 PM

Aerial America

Yellowstone

An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history.

Sat, Jul 18 3:00 PM

Aerial America

Kansas

An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.

Sat, Jul 18 4:00 PM

Aerial America

Beyond Hollywood

A coast-to-coast aerial journey across America, visiting locations made famous by movies such as Rocky, Citizen Kane, Forrest Gump and others.

Sat, Jul 18 5:00 PM

Aerial America

New York City 24

An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.

Sat, Jul 18 6:00 PM

Aerial America

New Jersey

Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey.

Sat, Jul 18 7:00 PM

Aerial America

Pennsylvania

A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania.

Sat, Jul 18 8:00 PM

Aerial America

Florida

An aerial tour of Florida's peninsula and panhandle celebrates the state's sights, unique history and lavish lifestyles.

Sat, Jul 18 9:00 PM

Aerial America

West Virginia

Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.

Sat, Jul 18 10:00 PM

Aerial America

Louisiana

Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields.

Sat, Jul 18 11:00 PM

Make It Out Alive

San Francisco Quake

When a magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes San Francisco in 1989, the city is thrown into chaos.

Sun, Jul 19 12:00 AM

Ten Steps to Disaster

Deepwater Horizon

Investigators, oil workers and residents of the American Gulf Coast reveal the cascading problems and deadly mistakes that led to the worst marine oil spill of all time.

Sun, Jul 19 1:00 AM

Disasters at Sea

Death On The Staten Island Ferry

The MV Andrew J. Barberi ferry boat is traveling to Staten Island with 1,500 passengers; as it nears its destination, the ship continues full steam ahead and slams into the maintenance pier, killing 11 on board and injuring 57 others.

Sun, Jul 19 2:00 AM

Air Disasters

Fire in the Hold

Moments after takeoff, a plane sustains electrical failures and crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 110 people on board.

Sun, Jul 19 3:00 AM

Bird vs. Plane: Miracle on the Hudson

An exploration of the threat posed by bird strikes in commercial and military air accidents as well as a closer look at the day when US Airways Flight 1549 struck a flock of Canadian geese and lost engine power over the Hudson River.

Sun, Jul 19 4:00 AM

Crash of the Concorde

An inside look at the July 2000 crash of an Air France Concorde jet and series of events that caused the accident.

Sun, Jul 19 5:00 AM

Air Disasters

Take Off Tragedies

Three flights ending in tragedy, prove that minor missteps during takeoff can have disastrous consequences.

Sun, Jul 19 6:00 AM

Air Disasters

Lost

Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.

Sun, Jul 19 7:00 AM

Air Disasters

Killer in the Cockpit?

A look at the commercial flights that ended in disaster because of suspected murder-suicide.

Sun, Jul 19 8:00 AM

Air Disasters

The Death of JFK Jr.

When John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Piper Saratoga crashed in 1999, the NTSB faces big pressure to find the wreckage and the cause.

Sun, Jul 19 9:00 AM

Air Disasters

Ocean Landing

Pilots aboard a hijacked plane are forced to attempt an emergency landing at sea.

Sun, Jul 19 10:00 AM

Aerial America

Arizona

A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.

Sun, Jul 19 11:00 AM

Aerial America

Colorado

Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.

Sun, Jul 19 12:00 PM

Aerial America

Nebraska

Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.

Sun, Jul 19 1:00 PM

Aerial America

Wisconsin

Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol and Milwaukee City Hall, once the tallest building in the world.

Sun, Jul 19 2:00 PM

Aerial America

Hawaii

The stories and sights of Hawaii's major islands.

Sun, Jul 19 3:00 PM

Aerial America

Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands

A tour over two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sun, Jul 19 4:00 PM

Aerial America

Michigan

A flying tour of Michigan's cultural landmarks, including Motown, the Great Lakes, the automobile industry and more.

Sun, Jul 19 5:00 PM

Aerial America

The Wild West

A journey over America's western landscape featuring "wild" history and stories of colorful characters.

Sun, Jul 19 6:00 PM

Aerial America

The South

The South's famous landmarks, historical milestones and unique culture.

Sun, Jul 19 7:00 PM

Aerial America

Best Small Towns

A coast-to-coast aerial tour celebrates the best small towns in the United States and tells stories about the men and women who called them home.

Sun, Jul 19 8:00 PM

Aerial America

Dazzling Destinations

A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.

Sun, Jul 19 9:00 PM

Aerial America

Maine

One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.

Sun, Jul 19 10:00 PM

Air Disasters

Pitch Black

When an Illinois turboprop crashes after losing battery power, investigators uncover a series of errors made by the pilots.

Sun, Jul 19 11:00 PM

Air Disasters

Impossible Pitch

Experts investigate the West Air Sweden Flight 294 crash and how the cargo jet nosedived into the Swedish Arctic at speeds nearing 600 mph.

Mon, Jul 20 12:00 AM

Air Disasters

Power Struggle

In Indonesia, a Boeing 737 spirals out of the sky and nosedives into the Java Sea.

Mon, Jul 20 1:00 AM

Air Disasters

Control Catastrophe

Experts investigate an unfortunate string of events that caused the freshly serviced Air Astana Flight 1388 to become completely uncontrollable.

Mon, Jul 20 2:00 AM

Air Disasters

Power Struggle

In Indonesia, a Boeing 737 spirals out of the sky and nosedives into the Java Sea.

Mon, Jul 20 3:00 AM

Air Disasters

Splash Down

Three last-resort water landings, all handled differently yet each one crucial to improving the outcomes of ditching on open water.

Mon, Jul 20 4:00 AM

Air Disasters

Power Struggle

In Indonesia, a Boeing 737 spirals out of the sky and nosedives into the Java Sea.

Mon, Jul 20 5:00 AM

Air Disasters

Maintenance Mistakes

A trio of crashes reveals that when the nuts and bolts of maintenance go unchecked, it can spell catastrophe.

Mon, Jul 20 6:00 AM

Air Disasters

Deadly Airspace

When a commercial airliner goes down in eastern Ukraine in 2014, examiners must conduct an investigation in the middle of a war zone.

Mon, Jul 20 7:00 AM

Air Disasters

Panic Over the Pacific

A miraculous rescue is launched after a 747 plummets toward the Pacific.

Mon, Jul 20 8:00 AM

Air Disasters

Cold Case

Two identical plane crashes involving the same icy conditions and the same plane design are examined, revealing why neither disaster should have happened.

Mon, Jul 20 9:00 AM

Air Disasters

Racing the Storm

An MD-82 crash lands in Arkansas during a severe thunderstorm; but investigators believe weather is not the main reason for the accident.

Mon, Jul 20 10:00 AM

Air Disasters

Blown Apart

Partnair Flight 394 loses control, breaks up in midair and crashes into the North Sea; the aircraft's vertical stabilizer vibrates loose during flight due to excessive wear on substandard bolts, sleeves and pins that have been illegally sold.

Mon, Jul 20 11:00 AM

Air Disasters

Death in the Arctic

On 20 August 2011, First Air Flight 6560, a charter flight, crashes near its destination of Resolute Bay Airport, Resolute, Nunavut, Canada, in poor weather conditions; out of the fifteen passengers and crew members, only three survived.

Mon, Jul 20 12:00 PM

Air Disasters

Who's Flying the Plane?

A look at accidents and incidents where problems with the interface between crew members and onboard avionics are a factor, and the causes of those problems.

Mon, Jul 20 1:00 PM

Air Disasters

Death From Above

Midair tragedies are particularly horrifying when they occur over a community, and rain terror on the people below.

Mon, Jul 20 2:00 PM

Air Disasters

Afghan Nightmare

When a cargo plane crashes at a U.S. airfield in Afghanistan, investigators reach a conclusion that ultimately proves incorrect.

Mon, Jul 20 3:00 PM

Air Disasters

No Clear Options

When a commuter turboprop plane crashes at an Irish airport, investigators uncover a startling gap in aviation safety.

Mon, Jul 20 4:00 PM

Air Disasters

Pitch Problems

Alaska Airlines 261 nosedives into the Pacific leaving investigators stumped; a rare storm and a deadly design flaw intersect cause American Eagle 4184 to fall from the sky; investigators suspect a fatal flaw in the Boeing 737.

Mon, Jul 20 5:00 PM

Air Disasters

Kobe Bryant

When basketball legend Kobe Bryant is killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, investigators examine the data, the wreckage, and the pilot's actions for clues.

Mon, Jul 20 6:00 PM

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Frozen in Flight

A design flaw sends American Eagle Flight 41-84 smashing into a cornfield outside of Chicago, killing all 68 people on board.

Mon, Jul 20 7:00 PM

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Queens Catastrophe

On 12 November 2001, just two months after the September 11 attacks, American Airlines Flight 587 spirals out of control shortly after taking off from John F. Kennedy Airport and crashes into Queens.

Mon, Jul 20 8:00 PM

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Choosing Sides

British Midland Flight 92 slams into Britain's busy M1 motorway, and it seems like a rare case of dual engine failure, but investigators learn the real cause was a tragic misunderstanding.

Mon, Jul 20 9:00 PM

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Instrument Confusion

When critical instruments in the cockpit can't be trusted, the consequences can be fatal.

Mon, Jul 20 10:00 PM

Hell Below

In Enemy Waters

Under the command of Lt. Cdr. Creed Burlingame, the USS Silversides sets its course to patrol in the crossfire of the Guadalcanal campaign to help swing the fighting in America's favor.

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