Air Crash Investigation: Special Report (2018)

S2E2 Rookie Errors

Some of the most devastating airline disasters stem from the most basic errors. Despite extensive training and numerous evaluations, even seasoned pilots can commit catastrophic blunders. In Buenos Aires, a failed takeoff results in the tragic loss of 60 lives, leaving investigators shocked by the cause. Just two months post-9/11, American Airlines Flight 587 crashes in Queens, sparking fresh fears of an impending attack on the U.S. Meanwhile, Continental Airlines Flight 3407 experiences a stall over Buffalo, and the crew's perplexing response ultimately leads to tragedy.