Mayday (2003)
S15E10 Deadly Delay (Spanair Flight 5022)
Episode Overview
On August 20, 2008, Spanair Flight 5022 makes its ill-fated attempt to depart from Barajas Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experiences a stall, veering sharply to the right before crashing, leading to the tragic loss of 154 lives among the 172 passengers and crew. The flight crew had previously aborted an initial takeoff attempt, but the subsequent try ended in disaster, marking a heartbreaking event in aviation history.