Mayday (2003)
S23E03 Pressure Point (Japan Airlines Flight 123)
Episode Overview
Shortly after takeoff, Japan Airlines Flight 123 suffers two catastrophic explosions. The pilot struggles to maintain control of the compromised Boeing 747, which ultimately crashes into a mountainous region. This tragic incident marks one of the deadliest events in aviation history. Initial suspicions lean towards terrorism, but the evidence uncovered suggests an entirely different cause, raising serious safety concerns for all 747 aircraft globally.