Examines three major aviation disasters, each revealing how hidden failures and malicious acts can lead to catastrophe.
The first case involves China Airlines Flight 611, which broke apart mid-air due to a fatigue crack originating from an improper repair made decades earlier. The flaw went undetected until it caused the aircraft to fail in flight.
The second account covers the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. Investigators recovered explosive residues and timer fragments that ultimately identified the responsible Libyan intelligence officer, illustrating how deliberate acts can trigger widespread destruction.
The third narrative examines Partnair Flight 394, where a combination of counterfeit bolts and a faulty, vibrating auxiliary power unit caused the tail to fail in flight, exposing the dangers of unapproved aircraft components.
All three investigations highlight the complex and meticulous work required to analyze wreckage, interpret black box data, and reconstruct the sequence of events that led to these catastrophic accidents.
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