Mayday (2003)

Episode Overview

On December 19, 2005, mere moments after departing from Miami, Florida, Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 suffered a catastrophic failure when its right wing detached, leading to a tragic plunge into the ocean. All 20 individuals aboard perished in the accident. Investigations revealed that the incident was attributed to metal fatigue and inadequate maintenance practices, raising serious concerns about safety standards in the aviation industry.