Seconds From Disaster is a documentary TV show that investigates and analyzes major accidents and disasters from around the world. Through in-depth research, expert interviews, and high-quality reenactments, each episode presents a detailed account of the events leading up to the disaster, highlighting the technological failures, human errors, and other factors that contributed to the catastrophic incidents. From plane crashes and terrorist attacks to industrial accidents and natural disasters, Seconds From Disaster offers a gripping and informative look into the causes and consequences of these tragic events.
When pilot Sully Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River to save the passengers, he is hailed a hero but faces investigation and criticism. Sully insists it was a forced water landing and not a crash, and debates the accuracy of computer simulations. The National Transportation Safety Board questions his decision, but ultimately confirms his actions were correct. Sully credits everyone aboard and the rescue team for the success.
Cameras catch the intense action that follows the law enforcers of Britain's motorways as they pursue criminals of all types.
Margaret tells the story of a young woman in New York City who witnesses a bus accident and becomes involved in a complicated investigation. Along the way, she grapples with various personal issues and confronts truths about herself and her relationships.
Change in the Air follows a small town as it undergoes a dramatic transformation when a mysterious new neighbor moves in. The film explores themes of cross-generational friendship, faith, and the power of change.
This U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) video uses expert testimony and computer-animated reenactments to describe and discuss its detailed investigation into the March 23 2005 explosion of the ISOM (isomerization) unit at the BP (British Petroleum) refinery at Texas City, Texas. The explosion killed 15 workers, injured 180 others, and cost BP billions of dollars.
The film explores the background and build-up to this final flight to disaster. Using dramatic reconstruction, archive footage and exclusive interviews with leading historians and engineering experts, the special delves into the political and scientific events that led up to the catastrophe.
As the 100th anniversary of Titanic's sinking approaches, a team of scientists, engineers, archaeologists and imaging experts have joined forces to answer one of the most haunting questions surrounding the legendary disaster: Just how did the "unsinkable" ship break apart and plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic? Written by History Channel
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