Smithsonian HD Network After a Chinese airplane lands at a top-secret US Air Force base, the search is on for the cause of a deadly rollercoaster ride in the sky. 2026-08-15 A quick trip from Washington D.C. to Ohio in 1994 turns deadly when pilots of a twin-engine turboprop attempt a risky landing. 2026-08-15 The two-man crew of a UPS cargo jet must attempt an emergency landing when a fire in the cargo hold fills their cockpit with smoke. 2026-08-15 Investigators try to find the cause of two similar air crashes that happened nearly 12 years apart. 2026-08-15 A false warning in the cockpit triggers a series of pilot errors, sending a commuter plane crashing by the runway of an Amsterdam airport. 2026-08-15 Joining NTSB and military experts as they work together to uncover how a fighter jet could collide with a civilian flight. 2026-08-15 Landing at one of the world's most challenging airports, a passenger plane comes in like a fighter jet and crashes, killing 51 of the 71 people aboard. 2026-08-15 On Jan. 3, 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board. 2026-08-15 After taking off from Taiwan, a China Airlines 747 suddenly disappears from radar and crashes, killing 225 people. 2026-08-15 A 747's cargo door opens at 23,000 feet, causing an explosive decompression that ejects nine passengers from the plane. 2026-08-15 Ancestral home of the Abenaki Indians; Henry David Thoreau's first book; Mount Monadnock; New Hampshire is seen from the air. 2026-08-15 A flight over Missouri explores the Show Me State's towering monuments, mighty rivers and spectacular Ozarks. 2026-08-15 A small state has a lot of history. 2026-08-15 The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner; sites Harriet Tubman, Babe Ruth and the DuPont family made their marks on history. 2026-08-15 A flight over Massachusetts explores the sites; the Bay State, from Martha's Vineyard to the Bambino's Curse, seen from the air. 2026-08-15 America's most remarkable natural wonders are explored including the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes and more. 2026-08-15 A high-flying tour of Connecticut; exploring the safe harbors, buildings and rich maritime history; the home state of Mark Twain, PT Barnum and Katharine Hepburn; the exclusive Gold Coast, the Thimble Islands and the historic cities. 2026-08-15 From battlefields where hundreds died to Beale Street where musical legends were born. 2026-08-15 An aerial view of Arkansas, where settlers' westward journeys began and the scene of Bonnie and Clyde's most serious crime; a view of the land of raging rivers, vast wilderness and legends of the Wild West. 2026-08-15 The Wright Brothers gave the state its slogan "First in Flight"; civil rights leaders in Greensboro; NASCAR. 2026-08-15 An aerial view of New Mexico; exploring its landscapes and landmarks, while revealing its many legends and secrets. 2026-08-15 An aerial tour of northern Greece explores Mount Olympus, Macedonia, the island of Corfu and more; the lifestyles of the region's inhabitants. 2026-08-15 An exploration of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea; exploring the tourist hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini to Naxos and Amorgos. 2026-08-15 An aerial tour over southern Greece celebrates its landscapes, its ancient and mythical past and the people who call it home. 2026-08-15 Capturing from high, the islands Crete, Samos, Chios, Rhodes and the Dodecanese; exploring the distinct culture and unique stories of these islands. 2026-08-16 Viewing Southern Italy from the air; Greek temples on the Mediterranean; cities that just seem to float above the sea; one of the most powerful volcanoes on Earth. 2026-08-16 A journey across Central Italy from the air reveals the ancient Rome, the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara. 2026-08-16 The islands of Italy come in all shapes and sizes; they are home to volcanoes, ancient civilizations and some of the bluest waters on Earth. 2026-08-16 Viewing Northern Italy from the air; the fashion capital of Milan; the canals of Venice; the peaks of the Dolomites; the colorful coast of Cinque Terre. 2026-08-16 When Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel over the Atlantic, its pilots desperately try to keep their Airbus A330 in the air until they reach land. 2026-08-16 On 10 January 2000, Crossair Flight 498 crashes just two minutes after takeoff from Zürich, Switzerland, while heading for Dresden, Germany, killing all 10 people on board. 2026-08-16 Three FedEx employees must regain control of their plane when a coworker attacks them in midair. 2026-08-16 A Russian passenger jet crashes into the Volga River, killing almost everyone on board; the incident turns into a national tragedy when rescuers discover the plane carried some of the country's famous athletes. 2026-08-16 A pilot's decision to let his 15-year-old son fly has disastrous consequences on a commercial flight. 2026-08-16 An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations. 2026-08-16 An aerial tour over the places made famous by America's most influential men and women. 2026-08-16 A view of Idaho from the air reveals a state filled with agricultural fields, lands untouched by human hands, and riches in the form of gold, ski resorts and spuds. 2026-08-16 A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit. 2026-08-16 A flight over North and South Dakota reveals the shared history and the vast differences of these sibling states. 2026-08-16 A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital. 2026-08-16 An aerial tour of Nevada; the state's deserts, ghost towns, neon cities and Hoover Dam; its history built on epic booms and busts. 2026-08-16 A cross-country flight across America reveals the nation's most iconic industries, the people behind them and the stories of how they came to be. 2026-08-16 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. 2026-08-16 The Lone Star's rugged canyons, historic ranches and modern cities. 2026-08-16 Northern state's green forests; red-painted barns and sugar maples. 2026-08-16 Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields. 2026-08-16 JFK Jr. disappears on the way to Martha's Vineyard; a captain loses his bearings and crashes over the Red Sea; pilots crash a plane over Indonesia. 2026-08-16 A complex recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 which disappeared into the Indian Ocean was carrying illegal weapons. 2026-08-16 In 1985, a DC-9 airliner crashes seconds after takeoff from Milwaukee. 2026-08-17