Mayday S07E02 - Sight Unseen (1996 Charki Dadri mid-air collision)

Episode Overview

Explore the tragic events that unfolded when a Kazakhstan Airlines aircraft and a Saudi Airways plane collided in a catastrophic mid-air disaster, marking one of the deadliest incidents in aviation history. On November 12, 1996, 349 lives were lost as both planes met in a fatal accident. Delve into the sequence of errors and the factors that contributed to this devastating collision, revealing the complexities and shortcomings in air traffic control and safety protocols.

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