Mayday (2003)
S03E09 Kid in the Cockpit
Episode Overview
On March 23, 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 is flying to Hong Kong when it tragically crashes, resulting in the deaths of all 75 individuals onboard. The disaster occurs when the pilot's 15-year-old son, while seated in the captain's chair, inadvertently turns off the autopilot. This action leads the aircraft to tilt sharply to the right, ultimately causing a stall and the fatal descent.