Air Crash Investigation: Special Report (2018)

S3E8 Courage In The Cockpit

A DC-10 experiences a complete hydraulic failure following an engine explosion while flying over Iowa. Meanwhile, the crew aboard Qantas Flight 32 is bombarded by alarms after their A-380 is rocked by a violent blast. Additionally, a Northwest Airlines 747 soars at 35,000 feet over the Bering Sea when disaster strikes. These catastrophic system failures challenge the pilots' skills and highlight three remarkable displays of aviation expertise under pressure.