3-th episode of 34-th season "NOVA"

What "NOVA" 3-th episode about

An examination of the worst accident in civil aviation history, a March 1977 collision between two 747s on a foggy runway in Tenerife (one of the Canary Islands) that resulted in the passings of 583 people. Included: what led to the tragedy; and insights from survivors, including co-pilot Robert Bragg and flight attendant Joan Jackson. Also: a look at improvements in runway safety since, featuring comments from NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker.

Episode number: 3

Episode name: "The Deadliest Plane Crash"

Episode release date: 18 october 2006 at 01:00

Status: aired