A routine flight turns into a desperate struggle for survival when everything starts to go wrong. Pilots train for emergencies, but no amount of preparation can fully prepare them for what happens when systems fail, engines cut out, and critical mistakes pile up. This is the story of one of the most shocking aviation disasters in history—where a chain reaction of errors led to tragedy and changed the way we fly forever. 00:00 Missing over New York When fog caused delays at JFK airport, circling aeroplanes ran dangerously low on fuel. For one craft it was too much: Avianca Flight 052 crashed, killing 73 people. 42:15 Deadly Crossroads A plane carrying a group of children collided with a DHL cargo craft when an overstretched Zurich air traffic controller's equipment failed. 71 people died in the crash. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
