Why Planes Crash

Why Planes Crash was a documentary TV series based on aviation accidents and crashes. The series was created, named and produced by Caroline Sommers for NBC News. The series premiere on July 12, 2009, featured Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger's ditching of U.S. Air Flight 1549 in the Hudson on January 15, 2009, popularly known as "Miracle on the Hudson." Three other ditchings were also featured in this episode: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, ALM Flight 980, and Pan Am Flight 6.

Why Planes Crash
GenreDocumentary
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes13 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time42–47 minutes
Production companyPeacock Productions
Original release
NetworkMSNBC
ReleaseJuly 12, 2009 (2009-07-12) 
February 2, 2015 (2015-02-02)

Originally run on MSNBC, each episode was narrated by Lester Holt. Original production ceased in 2015. The series is still in heavy rotation on The Weather Channel.

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