TV Guide Smithsonian Saturday

A flight from Jakarta, Indonesia crashes into the Musi River, and the limited evidence leads investigators to three different conclusions about what happened.

The story of an aircraft disaster in December of 1990 is shared, in which two Northwest Airlines jets collide on an active runway due to the dense fog.

Flight crews and passengers who have lived through airplane crashes share tips for survival, explaining whether the front or the back of the plane is safest.

When a turboprop loses power to the engine and crashes, the investigators discover a fatal defect which is in Dash 8s all over the world.

A controversial theory emerges six years after EgyptAir Flight 804 falls into the Mediterranean Sea and the Egyptian authorities assume an act of terrorism.

On July 30, 1998, Proteus Airlines Flight 706, a commuter flight from Lyon, France to Lorient, France, collided with a light aircraft over Quiberon Bay.

An aerial tour of John Wayne's home state reveals farmhouses, barns, towering silos, rows of crops for miles and a county known for its covered bridges.

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.

Along with its fabled "10,000 Lakes," the North Star State contains the headwaters of North America's longest river and its largest shopping mall.

An aerial tour of the former Indian Territory includes views of the homes of Will Rogers, Brad Pitt and Geronimo, buffalo herds and Native American settlements.

An aerial tour of the state in which Abraham Lincoln became a man includes the stories of the 1871 Great Fire of Chicago and the 20th-century Great Migration.

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

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.

The state that is twice the size of Texas contains 16 of the U.S.' 20 tallest mountains and hosted North America's most powerful earthquake ever.

Jim Conrad gives an aerial tour of the Keystone State and explains that it's where the American Constitution was drafted and where the Civil War was fought.

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.

Washington's skyline makes a profound impression because of all the history and symbolism embodied in its buildings, monuments and memorials.

New York City is referred to as "the city that never sleeps," and an aerial tour over the five boroughs at night shows man-made and natural wonders.

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.

A flight over Puerto Rico and the Virgins reveals the stunning beauty of the Caribbean islands' towering mountains and dazzling beaches.

An aerial tour of coastlines in America showcases the history of the country's borders.

The show's team flies over the islands, capturing footage of big-wave surfers, pineapple plantations and a live, close-up overhead look at an erupting volcano.

An aerial crew presents a dramatic view of Northern California where the region displays natural landmarks and historical manmade structures.

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

A collection of aerial views of America's natural wonders includes the story of the original debates over how the Grand Canyon was formed.

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

An aerial survey of Missouri reveals St. Louis, Kansas City and regions in between with everything from bustling river ports to breathtaking mountain views.

Michigan's elements changed the world, from assembly lines that made it possible for everyone to own a car to a record company that shaped popular culture.

Maryland and Delaware have been the sites of everything from a terminus of the Underground Railroad to the battle that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

The sights of the Bay State span hundreds of years, including the Pilgrims' landing place, the highway on which Paul Revere rode and Boston's sports venues.