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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 20 Episode 5 of 10

Quick Summary

A mid‑air explosion rocks Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, throwing the aircraft into a state of emergency. While the pilots struggle to regain control of the plane, the flight attendants uncover a horrifying discovery within the cabin as the situation deteriorates.

About This Program

Cabin Catastrophe is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑style narrative, offering a focused look at a specific incident aboard a commercial flight. The title hints at a dramatic event taking place within an aircraft’s cabin, setting the tone for a tense, confined story. The episode centres on a sudden, violent explosion that occurs while Southwest Airlines flight 1380 is cruising at altitude. The blast rattles the plane, immediately thrusting the crew into a crisis. As the aircraft shudders, the pilots find themselves fighting to re‑establish control, battling the forces that the explosion has unleashed on the flight deck. Throughout the segment, the pilots’ struggle is portrayed in real‑time, with each manoeuvre aimed at stabilising the aircraft and keeping it on a safe trajectory. Their efforts are depicted as a desperate attempt to counteract the damage caused by the mid‑air detonation, highlighting the pressure and skill required to manage such an emergency while airborne. Meanwhile, the cabin crew confront a chilling revelation. While the pilots concentrate on the aircraft’s handling, the flight attendants uncover a terrifying development within the cabin. Their discovery adds a further layer of dread to the unfolding scenario, underscoring the peril that both crew and passengers face as the situation escalates.

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Air Crash Investigation broadcasts on National Geographic Channel HD at 9:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD760Virgin183

Production Details

Runtime60 mins