Imagine being trapped on a Boeing 747 as it spirals out of control and nosedives straight towards the Pacific Ocean thousands of metres below. And living to tell the tale.

Air Crash Investigation shares this account and other stories of astonishing survival and heartbreaking disasters of some of the most tragic incidents in the history of aviation.

Plane crashes and near-disasters from around the globe are investigated in meticulous detail, providing a look into what went wrong and if they could have been prevented. These events have helped change aviation safety and brought about some of the most important standard regulations that we know today. Survivor accounts and event re-enactments weave gripping tales while computer generated images (CGI) and expert testimony better explain the reasons behind the fatal or near-fatal events.