Mayday [videorecording] : air disasters / Galaxie Productions ; Cineflix ; Media Productions Services Ltd. ; Near-Miss Productions ; produced in association with Discovery Channel Canda, National Geographic Channel International, France 5, Channel 5, Canal D ; directors: Bryn Higgins... [et al.].
Title from container. Narrator: David Bamber. Originally broadcast as episodes 1-6 of the television series "Air emergency" in 2003.
Contents:
Disc 1. Unlocking disaster ; Racing the storm ; Fire on board -- Disc 2. Flying blind ; Cutting corners ; Flying on empty.
Summary:
Each episode of this gripping series features a detailed re-enactment of a real-life air disaster. Using cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitness recounts and interviews with aviation experts, it provides a compelling, in-depth look at the critical moments before, during, and after these catastrophes.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.