Mayday: The Accident Files (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Mayday: The Accident Files online in HD.
Mayday: The Accident Files — Storyline
In this spinoff of Mayday/Air Crash Investigation, every episode examines multiple aviation disasters that prove to have similarities including; engines that separated from their aircrafts mid-flight, mismatched pilot pairings that led to deadly crashes, and improvised landings with tragic consequences.
Cast & Crew
Mayday: The Accident Files — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-07-09 |
| Seasons | 11 |
| Episodes | 90 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | National Geographic Channel |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 9.2/10 (5 votes) |
Mayday: The Accident Files — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Communication Breakdown (2018-07-09) — A look at how failures in communication lead to disasters.
- E2: Bad Attitude (2018-07-16)
- E3: Hero Pilots (2018-07-23)
- E4: Plane vs. Pilot (2018-07-30)
- E5: Explosive Evidence (2018-08-06)
- E6: Killer in the Cockpit? (2018-08-13)
- E7: Missing Pieces (2018-08-20)
- E8: Controversial Crashes (2018-08-27)
- E9: Deadly Distractions (2018-09-03)
- E10: Fire on Board (2018-09-10)
Season 2
- E1: Headline News (2019-06-05)
- E2: Rookie Errors (2019-06-12)
- E3: Collision Course (2019-06-19)
- E4: Engines Out (2019-06-26)
- E5: Fuel Trouble (2019-07-03)
- E6: Perilous Payload (2019-07-10)
- E7: Runway in Sight (2019-07-17)
- E8: Deadly Confusion (2019-07-24)
- E9: Radio Silence (2019-07-31)
- E10: Design Flaws (2019-08-07)
Season 3
- E1: Courage in the Cockpit (2020-09-03) — This episode looks at how pilots managed to fly after system failures.
Types of aircraft: Flight 232: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10; Flight 32: Airbus A380-800; Flight 85: Boeing 747
- E2: Death from Above (2020-09-10) — This episode looks at aircraft crashing into populated areas.
Types of aircraft: The Galloping Ghost: North American P-51 Mustang; XC-VMC: Learjet 45; Flight 498: McDonnell Dougla
- E3: Survivors (2020-09-17) — This episode looks at stories from survivors of accidents.
Types of aircraft: Flight 242: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31; Flight 1404: Boeing 737-500; Flight 801: Boeing 747-300.
- E4: Lapse in Security (2020-09-24) — This episode looks at how prohibited items got past airport security.
Types of aircraft: Flight 1771: British Aerospace 146; Flight 182: Boeing 747-200B; Flight 873: McDonnell Dou
- E5: Heat of the Moment (2020-10-01) — This episode looks at how split-second decisions lead to disasters.
Types of aircraft: Flight 235: ATR 72-600; Flight 433: Saab 340B; VSS Enterprise: Scaled Composites Model 339 S
- E6: VIP on Board (2020-10-08) — This episode looks at disasters involving high-profile passengers.
Types of aircraft: SE-BDY: Douglas DC-6B; Flight 2933: Avro RJ85; Flight 21: Boeing CT-43.
- E7: Mountain Impact (2020-10-15) — This episode looks at accidents involving controlled flight into terrain.
Types of aircraft: Flight 311: Airbus A310-300; Flight 129: Boeing 767-200ER; Flight 148: Airbus A320-100
- E8: Take Off Tragedies (2020-10-22) — This episode looks at how missteps during takeoff cause accidents.
Types of aircraft: Flight 006: Boeing 747-400; Flight 255: McDonnell Douglas MD-82; Flight 5022: McDonnell Dougl
- E9: Maintenance Mistakes (2020-10-29) — This episode looks at accidents caused by maintenance errors.
Types of aircraft: Flight 2574: Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia; Flight 17: Douglas DC-8-71F; Flight 394: Convair CV-580.
- E10: Instrument Confusion (2020-11-05) — This episode looks at accidents caused by instrument failure or confusion.
Types of aircraft: Flight 201: Boeing 737-200 Advanced; Flight 8509: Boeing 747-200F; Flight 821: Boeing
Season 4
- E1: Engine Gone (2021-01-11) — This episode looks at accidents caused by engine separations.
Types of aircraft: Flight 191: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10; Flight 8: Lockheed L-188 Electra; Flight 1862: Boeing 747-
- E2: Runway Collisions (2021-01-18) — This episode lookes at runway incursions.
Types of aircraft: Flight 1482: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14; Flight 299: Boeing 727-200 Advanced; Flight 1493: Boeing 737-300; Flight 5569:
- E3: Northern Extremes (2021-01-25) — This episode looks at aircraft crashing in the far North.
Types of aircraft: Flight 1363: Fokker F28-1000; Flight 751: McDonnell Douglas MD-81; Flight 6560: Boeing 737-200C.
- E4: Risky Runways (2021-02-01) — This episode looks at some of the most challenging landings of all time.
Types of aircraft: Flight 3054: Airbus A320-200; Flight 268: Airbus A300B4-200; Flight 670: British Aerosp
- E5: Lethal Choices (2021-02-08) — This episode looks at disasters caused by pilots' improper life-and-death decisions.
- E6: Dead of Night (2021-02-15) — This episode looks at disasters where darkness played a role.
Types of aircraft: Flight 8250: Boeing 737-700; Flight 409: Boeing 737-800; Flight 294: Bombardier CRJ200.
- E7: Cockpit Breakdown (2021-02-22) — This episode looks at accidents caused by mismatched pilots.
- E8: Landings Gone Wrong (2021-03-01) — This episode looks at how pilots' improvisation cause aircraft to crash during approach.
- E9: Frozen Wings (2021-03-08) — This episode looks at accidents caused by icing.
Types of aircraft: Flight 90: Boeing 737-200; Flight 3272: Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia; Flight 5428: Saab 340A.
- E10: Splash Down (2021-03-15) — This episode looks at aircraft ditching in the water. Types of aircraft: Flight 421: Boeing 737-300; Flight 91: Sikorsky S-92A; Flight 1153: ATR 72-200.
Season 5
- E1: Episode 1 (2022-07-03)
- E2: Episode 2 (2008-05-14)
- E3: Episode 3
- E4: Episode 4
- E5: Episode 5
- E6: Episode 6
- E7: Episode 7
- E8: Episode 8
- E9: Episode 9
- E10: Episode 10
Season 6
- E1: Episode 1 (2024-07-08)
- E2: Episode 2 (2007-12-16)
- E3: Episode 3 (2008-03-02)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Mayday: The Accident Files have? 11 season(s) with 90 episodes.
Where can I watch Mayday: The Accident Files? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.