An examination of the worst accident in civil aviation history, a March 1977 collision between two 747s on a foggy runway in Tenerife (one of the Canary Islands) that resulted in the passings of 583 people. Included: what led to the tragedy; and insights from survivors, including co-pilot Robert Bragg and flight attendant Joan Jackson. Also: a look at improvements in runway safety since, featuring comments from NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker.

NOVA Season 34 Episodes...

• s34e01 - Building On Ground Zero
• s34e02 - Mystery Of The Megavolcano
• s34e03 - The Deadliest Plane Crash
• s34e04 - Monster Of The Milky Way
• s34e05 - Wings Of Madness
• s34e06 - The Family That Walks On All Fours
• s34e07 - Underwater Dream Machine
• s34e08 - Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius
• s34e09 - The Last Great Ape
• s34e10 - Kings Of Camouflage
• s34e11 - First Flower
• s34e12 - Saved By The Sun
• s34e13 - Pocahontas Revealed
• s34e14 - Bone Diggers
• s34e15 - The Great Inca Rebellion

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Seen in more than 100 countries, NOVA is the most watched science based television series in the world and the most watched documentary series on PBS. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won many major television awards, most of them many times over.