Explore the tragic events that unfolded when a Kazakhstan Airlines aircraft and a Saudi Airways plane collided in a catastrophic mid-air disaster, marking one of the deadliest incidents in aviation history. On November 12, 1996, 349 lives were lost as both planes met in a fatal accident. Delve into the sequence of errors and the factors that contributed to this devastating collision, revealing the complexities and shortcomings in air traffic control and safety protocols.
Show
Mayday
Episode
S07E02
Air Date
Nov 11, 2009
Season 7 Episodes
S07E01
Lockerbie Disaster (Pan Am 103)
S07E02
Sight Unseen (1996 Charki Dadri mid-air collision)
S07E03
Scratching the Surface (China Airlines Flight 611)
S07E04
Blown Apart (Partnair Flight 394)
S07E05
Operation Babylift (1975 Tan Son Nhut C-5 accident)
S07E06
Falling Fast (Tuninter Flight 1153)
S07E07
Flight 574 Lost (Adam Air Flight 574)
S07E08
Frozen in Flight (American Eagle Flight 4184)