Synopsis

The following stories examine aviation disasters stemming from what appeared to be insignificant flaws or oversights. Featured episodes include: "Cutting Corners," "Out of Control," "A Wounded Bird," "Fire on Board," and "Hidden Danger." Alaska Airlines Flight 261, Japan Airlines Flight 123, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529, Swissair Flight 111, United Airlines Flight 585, USAir Flight 427, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517.