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Join us for a rare look into the inner workings of the cockpit. Air Crash Investigation: Special Report takes a deep dive into exploring the common causes of aviation crises to uncover the truth about in-flight disasters. From hasty pilots, to faulty flight paths, crafty sabotage and deadly warzones, each week will bring a whole new perspective to the reality of aircraft control. Air Crash Investigation: Special Report, premieres Monday 11th July at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geo

406K views · 5.3K reactions | Air Crash Investigation shares stories of astonishing survival and the most tragic aviation accidents. Watch as gripping tales of the fatal or near fatal plane crashes are re-enacted and investigated, shedding light on what went wrong and if they could have been prevented. Tune in to Air Crash Investigation every Friday, 8pm BKK/JKT, 9pm HKT/SIN, on National Geographic | National Geographic Asia | Facebook

Grueling investigations have changed aviation and made the skies safer. Every episode of Air Crash Investigation Special Report examines three significant aviation disasters that share a common cause. Tune in to new episodes of Air Crash Investigation: Special Report from Monday July 8th at 9pm on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK