Smithsonian HD Network Air Midwest Flight 5481 plummets to the ground just after takeoff, killing all on board and injuring one on the ground. 2026-05-09 West Caribbean Airways Flight 708 crashes down killing 160 people in 2005; it leads to the bankruptcy of the troubled airline. 2026-05-09 After a passenger jet miraculously survives a collision with trees while landing, investigators attempt to uncover why the plane was flying so low. 2026-05-09 Experts examine how engineering failures allowed Hurricane Katrina to devastate New Orleans and cause the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. 2026-05-09 Faced with a midair crisis, pilots must make a life or death decision, but the wrong approach can trigger a far more serious problem. 2026-05-09 Following three air crash investigations in which examiners are pushed to the limit to crack the cases. 2026-05-09 [EPG Series] History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined. 2026-05-09 A Swissair passenger jet catches fire midflight and crashes into the Atlantic, leading to one of the largest investigations in aviation history. 2026-05-09 A challenging descent in the Himalayas turns tragic when the pilots miscalculate their approach to a Kathmandu airport. 2026-05-09 Three planes fall prey to deadly winds, and it is up to investigators to find out why. 2026-05-09 The Empire State of the South; ancient Mound builders to the Cherokee Indians. 2026-05-09 Oregon's Cascade Mountains; Columbia River waterway. 2026-05-09 A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania. 2026-05-09 A sky-high tour over Minnesota reveals the state's ancient, glacial landscapes and tells the stories of the pioneers who helped build the nation. 2026-05-09 A day-long aerial tour of the New England city of Boston in Massachusetts; where Americans first rebelled against Britain by dumping chests of tea into the harbor and where rock band Aerosmith first made it big. 2026-05-09 An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history. 2026-05-09 A look at America's landmarks, including a view of bears catching clams in Alaska's rivers; a high-flying tour reveals Alaska's call of the wild spirit that has lured adventurers and dreamers north for centuries. 2026-05-09 The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings. 2026-05-09 An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of the nation's varied borders. 2026-05-09 Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities. 2026-05-09 A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more. 2026-05-09 A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital. 2026-05-09 The Allied forces' top-secret rehearsal for D-Day that went wrong. 2026-05-09 A retelling of the D-Day invasion and its critical naval operation involving an armada of diverse and ingenious vessels. 2026-05-09 How the legendary "Dambuster" bomber squadron of WWII fooled Nazi Germany into believing the Allied invasion was going to be at Calais, rather than Normandy, and went to on to destroy Hitler's super weapons. 2026-05-10 On D-Day, Allied forces land in Normandy, France, to beat back the German troops and liberate France; previously unseen archival footage captures the 85-day struggle to liberate Europe and includes rare images of the battle itself. 2026-05-10 In 1944, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe brings the hope of freedom and the devastation of war to the people of France. 2026-05-10 New colorized footage and testimony reveal the cost paid by the Allies and civilians to free Belgium and the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. 2026-05-10 In late 1944, Hitler forces the Americans into their biggest battle of the war when he launches a surprise attack into liberated Belgium. 2026-05-10 New colorized footage and testimony reveals the cost of victory, the aftermath of war and the liberation of the camps and the destruction of Germany. 2026-05-10 First-person accounts and rare color footage detail the final 100 days of World War II in Europe. 2026-05-10 On July 17, 2007, TAM Airlines Flight 3054 slides off runway 35L at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, and crashes at high speed into a warehouse adjacent to a petrol station killing nearly 200 people. 2026-05-10 Following the story of the Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 and Captain Rasmussen. 2026-05-10 A look at the string of events that caused a midair collision in 2002 over the skies of southern Germany; a Bashkirian Airlines Flight collides with a DHL Flight in German airspace near Überlingen. 2026-05-10 Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers. 2026-05-10 An aerial journey over Ohio showcases the Buckeye State's autumnal vistas, majestic rivers, epic skyscrapers and battlegrounds. 2026-05-10 An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory. 2026-05-10 An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations. 2026-05-10 An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites. 2026-05-10 Taking flight for a bird's eye tour of America's rivers, lakes and canals. 2026-05-10 Beauty of the Empire State; Central Park; tallest skyscrapers; mighty rivers; 17th century explorer Henry Hudson. 2026-05-10 Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments. 2026-05-10 The stories and sights of Hawaii's major islands. 2026-05-10 Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy. 2026-05-10 A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit. 2026-05-10 One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast. 2026-05-10 A United States Air Force transport aircraft conducting the inaugural flight of Operation Babylift suffers an explosive decompression when the rear cargo door fails and crashes into a paddy field while attempting an emergency landing. 2026-05-10 Experts examine how engineering failures allowed Hurricane Katrina to devastate New Orleans and cause the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. 2026-05-10 A towering inferno that killed 72 residents becomes Britain's deadliest fire; a pedestrian bridge collapses in Florida over eight lanes of traffic, killing six people; how can fatal design flaws happen in such important constructions? 2026-05-11