Flights From Hell

Passengers travelling to New York watch in horror as their own flight becomes breaking news thanks to twisted front landing gear.

Airport security is more advanced than it has ever been, but no measures can be perfect. In this episode, we show you some of the most terrifying terrorist attacks to have taken place in the air.

Find out how one tiny malfunction onboard an aircraft can quickly turn a routine flight into a nightmare

Human error remains the leading cause of air accidents and when mistakes are made in the cockpit passengers can quickly find themselves in life-threatening situations.

Environmental threats to aircraft take many forms and each pose unique dangers. In this episode, a woman's first ever flight becomes truly terrifying when ice freezes the engine of the light aircraft she's travelling on.

Transporting billions of people around the world every year can lead to serious problems in the cabin - especially when drunk and aggressive passengers are on board.