When Plane Landings Turned into Deadly Disasters

In this gripping, action-packed investigation, we break down three routine landing approaches that instantly evolved into terrifying survival scenarios and catastrophic crashes. Discover how Garuda Flight 200 slammed down at a blazingly fast 250 mph because the captain became completely fixated on a manual checklist, leaving the flaps at an unsafe 5 degrees and ignoring 15 ground proximity alerts before bouncing into an 1,800° swampy inferno. Then, we witness the raw, unpredictable force of nature as a veteran Delta crew battles a violent microburst in 101-degree heat, dropping their massive Tristar a mile short of the runway at 200 mph, leaving only 27 survivors. Finally, we deconstruct the automation paradox behind Asiana Flight 214, exposing how an intricate sequence of autopilot inputs accidentally forced a modern jetliner into an unrecoverable glide. Through real cockpit voice recorders, high-risk simulation tests, and definitive physical evidence, see how investigators uncovered the dark truth behind these ultimate landing disasters. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!