Discover the harrowing final moments of Avianca Flight 052. Battling exhaustion, severe weather, and a critical fuel shortage, this flight's tragic crash on Long Island was a result of a series of air traffic control mistakes. Watch now to learn more.

Mayday Air Disaster S02 E06

00:00 Avianca Flight 052 In Trouble
03:00 Weather and ATC Challenges
05:00 Takeoff and Fuel Calculations
08:00 First Holding Pattern
12:00 Approach Issues at JFK
16:00 Final Approach and Communication Errors
20:00 Running Out of Fuel
24:00 Crash Landing on Long Island
35:00 Rescue Efforts and Survivor Accounts
43:00 Investigation and Blame

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