Mayday: The Accident Files

Three devastating crashes make front page news around the globe.

The simplest mistakes are at the heart of some of the worst airline accidents.

Facing deadly tragedies that could have been avoided.

When an aircraft loses total engine power, a pilot's training can make all the difference in the world.

Three mysterious accidents send investigators hunting for clues.

Three planes fatally out of balance force investigators to question every calculation.

If pilots aren't prepared when the runway is in sight, a landing can quickly become a tragedy.

Spatial disorientation is one of the leading causes of all air accidents.

Radio silence between pilots and air traffic controllers can mean many different things.

Three fatal design flaws put air crash investigators in a storm of controversy.