The Confusing Autopilot That Doomed Flight 148 | Mayday: Air Disaster

A simple autopilot error led to the tragic crash of Air Inter Flight 148 into a mountain near Strasbourg in 1992. Investigators uncovered how confusing cockpit displays and insufficient pilot training turned a routine descent into disaster, changing aviation forever. Mayday Air Disaster S9 E7 0:00 - Catastrophic Mountain Crash 3:00 - Runway 23 Plan Changes 6:40 - Autopilot Descent Setup 10:00 - Flight 148 Disappears 15:15 - Stranded Survivors Found 19:30 - Damaged Black Boxes 23:10 - Non-Precision Landing Risks 30:20 - Deadly Descent Uncovered 39:10 - Autopilot Confusion Theory 44:50 - Safety Fixes Implemented Discover more real stories behind air disasters by watching another thrilling episode here    • What Caused the Cottage Point Plane Crash?...   ✈️ Explore the best of Mayday Air Disaster! Click the links below to dive into playlists featuring gripping more air crash investigations!    • Full Episodes | Mayday: Air Disaster      • Planes Against The Weather | Mayday: Air D...      • Ocean Crashes & Landings | Mayday: Air Dis...   Welcome to Mayday Air Disaster! This riveting series delves into the world's most catastrophic aviation accidents, uncovering the causes and consequences of each tragic event. Through expert analysis, compelling reenactments, and survivor testimonies, we explore how and why these disasters occurred. Join us as we investigate the crucial lessons learned from these incidents, aiming to make the skies safer for everyone. ✈️ Fascinated by aviation mysteries? Subscribe to Mayday Air Disaster for gripping air crash investigations, expert analyses, and the relentless pursuit of answers. 💥🔍    / @maydayairdisaster   #MaydayAirDisaster #AirDisasters #AirCrash ✈️ Dive into Mayday Air Disaster! Click the links below to explore gripping air crash investigations, expert analyses, and compelling reenactments.    • When Pilots Fly Blind at Night! - Mayday: ...      • When Engines Tear Away Midair! - Mayday: A...      • Deadly Decisions at 35,000 Feet... - Mayda...   Are you fascinated by aviation disasters? Then you'll love Curious? Science and Engineering! Dive into our captivating scientific explanations and innovative engineering solutions.    • River Erosion Threatens Cabin's Survival |...      • Instrument Failure Causes Fatal Stall | Ma...      • Behind the Easter Weekend Rush | All Aboar...