Ep 2. Impossible Pitch

On this episode of Air Disasters, titled "Impossible Pitch," viewers are taken on a harrowing journey with the crew and passengers of a commercial airline flight that suddenly loses control mid-air. The episode recounts the events of October 31st, 2015, when a Metrojet Flight 9268 was en route from Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian resort town, to St. Petersburg, Russia.

The flight was carrying 224 passengers and crew members when it suddenly crashed in the Sinai Peninsula, killing everyone on board. The cause of the crash was initially shrouded in mystery, but investigators soon discovered that the plane had suffered a catastrophic failure caused by a bomb that had been concealed on board.

The episode explores the chain of events leading up to the disaster, which began in the early hours of the morning when ground crew loaded luggage and cargo onto the plane. It would later emerge that a terrorist group had managed to place a bomb inside a can of soda that was part of the plane's cargo.

The episode follows the flight as it takes off from Sharm el-Sheikh and heads towards its destination. Everything appears to be going smoothly until the plane suddenly veers off course and begins to fly erratically. The captain attempts to regain control of the plane, but the aircraft continues to behave in unpredictable ways.

As the situation becomes increasingly dire, the crew tries to communicate with air traffic control in an attempt to get help. However, the severity of the problem becomes clear when they lose contact with the control tower.

Despite their best efforts, the crew is unable to prevent the plane from crashing. The episode details the aftermath of the disaster, as investigators from various countries work to piece together what happened and determine who was responsible for the bombing.

Throughout the episode, interviews with aviation experts, investigators, and family members of the victims provide additional context and insight into the tragedy.

"Impossible Pitch" is a haunting and riveting episode of Air Disasters, providing a sobering reminder of the dangers that can arise when commercial planes become targets of terrorist groups. The episode also serves as a testament to the incredible bravery and resilience of the crew members and passengers who were on board the doomed flight.