S5·E4 Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)
Synopsis
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that the pilots' controls had been improperly adjusted during maintenance, and that the aircraft was overloaded due to outdated formula for calculation of passenger weights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 4 of Mayday air?
Season 5, Episode 4 ('Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)') originally aired on April 30, 2008.
How long is Season 5 Episode 4 ('Dead Weight (Air Midwest Flight 5481)')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Mayday.
What happens in Mayday Season 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 improper...