Mayday - S05E04: Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)

Name: Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Crime
Released: 2008-04-30
Duration: 46 min
Rating: 7.6

Apr 30, 2008IMDb : 7.6Documentary, Drama, CrimeSeason 5, Episode 4

On 8 January 2003, Air Midwest Flight 5481 crashes into an aircraft hangar at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport seconds after takeoff on a flight to Greenville. All 21 people on board die, and one person on the ground is injured. Investigation showed that the pilots' controls had been improperly adjusted during maintenance, and that the aircraft was overloaded due to outdated formula for calculation of passenger weights.

Director: Su Rynard, Michael Sheehan

Cast: Stephen Bogaert

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01Explosive Evidence (Air India Flight 182)Apr 09, 2008 02Behind Closed Doors (American Airlines Flight 96 and Turkish Airlines Flight 981)Apr 16, 2008 03Southern Storm (Southern Airways Flight 242)Apr 23, 2008 04Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)Apr 30, 2008 05Invisible Killer (Delta Air Lines Flight 191)May 07, 2008 06Gimli Glider (Air Canada Flight 143)May 14, 2008 07Fanning the Flames (South African Airways Flight 295)May 21, 2008 08Fatal Distraction (Eastern Airlines Flight 401)May 28, 2008 09Mixed Signals (Birgenair Flight 301)Jun 04, 2008 10Phantom Strike (Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907)Jun 11, 2008

Mayday S05E04 Synopsis

Stream Mayday "Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)" in HD quality on Goojara. This episode is rated an impressive 7.6/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 2008-04-30, this episode is part of Season 5 of Mayday. Directed by Su Rynard, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Stephen Bogaert among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. On 8 January 2003, Air Midwest Flight 5481 crashes into an aircraft hangar at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport seconds after takeoff on a flight to Greenville. All 21 people on board die, and one person on the ground is injured. Investigation...