Smithsonian TV Guide

Experts examine the devastating Aberfan mine disaster in Wales and the Brumadinho dam disaster in Brazil.

Airplane catastrophes that occurred while darkness was in effect.

Experts investigate catastrophes linked to mismatched pilots.

In 1989, a Brazilian flight crew realizes too late that they're 30 miles past their runway and then has to belly-land in the jungle because they're low on fuel.

High-profile passengers involved in air disasters.

In 1992, a Boeing 737 leaves Panama City and then vanishes from ATC radar minutes later, and it is found that the plane has crashed in a remote jungle.

A Boeing 747 en route from London to New York explodes 31,000 feet above Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 11 people on the ground as well as everyone on board.

The state defined by the Rocky Mountains has some of America's tallest peaks and highest sand dunes, and it is home to the U.S.' largest single-site brewery.

The Buckeye State has served as a haven for Revolutionary War veterans and runaway slaves and the home of a bicycle shop that gave birth to something bigger.

From the air, the Beehive State has an otherworldly beauty, with exotic geologic formations and the blinding white of the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The striking landscapes of Wyoming have witnessed much history, from the expeditions of mountain men such as Jim Bridger to women's rights pioneers.

The Sunflower State is the site of much history, from anti-slavery battles that predate the Civil War to some of America's first airplane factories.

In a certain area of the San Francisco Bay lie hundreds of ships that were sunken on purpose because they were left behind by immigrants who were moving inland.

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.

The show's team flies over California's popular landmarks, providing viewers with a new look at Hearst Castle, Alcatraz Prison and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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.

The Mountain State, which John Denver called "almost heaven," with its fiercely independent spirit and towering peaks, is explored.

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