The Delivery Man (2015)

Episode Overview

On March 27, 1977, the island of Tenerife witnessed a catastrophic event when two crowded 747 jumbo jets collided on a foggy runway, resulting in the tragic loss of 583 lives, marking it as the deadliest aviation disaster ever. Nearly three decades later, ground collisions remain a significant risk in aviation, prompting urgent discussions on enhancing runway safety. This program features poignant interviews with the few survivors of the crash and insights from leading accident investigators, exploring the series of events that led to the Tenerife tragedy and its ongoing implications for air travel safety.