S4·E7 Out Of Sight (1986 Cerritos mid-air collision)
Synopsis
On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9, and a light aircraft collide over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing 82 people. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated collision warning systems. The crash inspires the creation of the traffic collision avoidance system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 7 of Mayday air?
Season 4, Episode 7 ('Out Of Sight (1986 Cerritos mid-air collision)') originally aired on May 27, 2007.
How long is Season 4 Episode 7 ('Out Of Sight (1986 Cerritos mid-air collision)')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Mayday.
What happens in Mayday Season 4 Episode 7?
On 31 August 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9, and a light aircraft collide over Cerritos, California, causing both to go out of control and crash, killing 82 people. The accident was caused by neither pilot making visual contact with the other aircraft and a lack of automated c...