Cockpit Failure (Crossair Flight 3597)
Mayday · Season 10 · Episode 3
On 24 November 2001, Crossair Flight 3597 crashes into a hill during final approach to Zurich, killing 24 of the 33 passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash was the pilot descending the aircraft below the minimum safe altitude for the approach.
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Season
10
Episode
3
Air Date
12/Mar/2011
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
45 min
Overview
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On 24 November 2001, Crossair Flight 3597 crashes into a hill during final approach to Zurich, killing 24 of the 33 passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash was the pilot descending the aircraft below the minimum safe altitude for the approach.
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