TV Guide Smithsonian Saturday

After the Flydubai Flight 981 enters a rapid descent and crashes in Russia, investigators realize that it aborted its second landing attempt in poor weather.

How three airlines were brought down by deteriorating parts.

The U.S. Airforce must investigate the most expensive accident to date when a two-billion-dollar B2 Stealth bomber crashes on takeoff in Guam February 23, 2008.

When a World War II-era fighter plane nosedives into the crowd at a Nevada air show, investigators call on the pilot's friend to help determine what went wrong.

United Express Flight 6291 crashes in Washington, D.C., killing three crewmembers and two passengers, and the cockpit voice recorder reveals the cause.

When a fire occurs on a UPS Flight Six, smoke quickly fills up the cockpit, making it a tough challenge against time to get the plane to safety.

The MD-11 was involved in two similar air disasters 12 years apart, and the NTSB investigated the second crash to learn whether it was caused by a design flaw.

From the skies, the American West is full of natural and man-made wonders such as St. Louis' Gateway Arch and the vast, pristine Alaskan wilderness.

The state known for its production of beer and dairy products has family-owned farms, golden autumnal forests, limestone outcroppings and a rich history.

Flights over America's most unspoiled wilderness areas provide aerial views of Mount Denali, Florida's Everglades and more than 100 million acres of nature.

The Tar Heel State has mountains, a picturesque coastline and the U.S.' first gold mine, and it is famed as the site of the Wright Brothers' first flight.

Narrator Jim Conrad uses an aerial perspective to showcase the nation's most iconic industries and the people who operate them every day.

The Dakotas helped future president Theodore Roosevelt overcome the loss of his first wife and became the home of a sculptor's greatest triumph.

From the air, the Land of Enchantment displays the Rio Grande Rift, dormant volcanoes and adobe villages, and the birthplace of atomic weapons.

The fertile prairies and rugged mountains of the Treasure State are home to the fastest land mammals in North America, and it has seen many historic events.

A flyover of America's smallest state reveals historic lighthouses and a stone millhouse that may have been built by Norsemen before the time of Columbus.

America's 15th state, Kentucky, is explored, with its rich history and breathtaking beauty, from Daniel Boone's wilderness trail to the Country Music Highway.

The Empire State is home to natural wonders such as Niagara Falls and a huge city that is full of historic architecture and rich with stories of its people.

Viewed from the sky, the Empire State of the South offers views of natural wonders such as the Appalachian Mountains as well as the imposing skyline of Atlanta.

Narrator Jim Conrad goes on an aerial tour of the Sunshine State, explores the beaches of Miami and explores the hotels and homes of Palm Beach.

Thousands of square miles are explored to reveal the great sites in the state of Texas, from lush forests to forbidding deserts to modern cities.

A cross-country flight over Ireland reveals burial mounds from the Neolithic era, medieval castles built by invading Vikings, and modern cities full of life.

A man starts a voyage around the islands of Ireland on Rathlin, then heads west for Malin Head and Inishtrahull, meeting basking sharks and dolphins.

Eoin visits the woodland of Clare Island where he sets sail through the lush waters of Connemara, where he runs into deserted home to skylarks and reptiles.

Eoin is on the ship and sailing to the islands off County Kerry before heading back south to his home waters off Cork and ending his journey at Fastnet Rock.

A cross-country flight over Ireland reveals burial mounds from the Neolithic era, medieval castles built by invading Vikings, and modern cities full of life.

When two Boeing 737 planes crash, investigators are at a loss for an explanation; however, when a third reports a similar problem, the case is broken.

On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320-211, crashed into the French Alps, west of Nice, France, on route from Spain to Germany.

During an in-flight test, an Airbus A320 goes out of control, loses lift, and crashes into the sea, leaving no survivors; investigators must learn what failed.

The Egyptian and U.S. governments disagree over the investigation results of Egyptian Airliner 990's 1990 crash that killed 217 people as it crashed mid-flight.