Mayday Season 9 Episode 6 Cold Case
- 47 min
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7.6 (130)
Mayday season 9 episode 6, titled "Cold Case," delves into a mysterious and tragic air crash that took place over 60 years ago. The Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 108 departed from Vancouver on July 8, 1965, with 51 passengers and crew members on board. Its destination was Whitehorse, Yukon.
The flight took off without any issues and was expected to arrive at Whitehorse in about two and a half hours. However, about 40 minutes into the flight, something went wrong. The pilot transmitted a distress call, indicating that the airplane was in trouble. And then, suddenly, all contact with the plane was lost.
The search for the missing airplane began immediately, but despite extensive efforts, the wreckage could not be located. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into years, but the mystery of Flight 108 remained unsolved.
More than 60 years later, a team of investigators, historians, and engineers come together to try and solve the case. They go through old records, interview surviving family members, and use advanced technology to try and locate the missing airplane.
Through their investigation, they uncover startling facts about the flight and its passengers. They learn about the incredible survival story of one passenger, who managed to make it out of the crash alive, but had to spend several days in the wilderness before being rescued.
The investigators also piece together the events leading up to the crash and try to determine the cause. Was it a technical malfunction? Or was it human error? As they dig deeper, they uncover evidence that points to a possible culprit.
Throughout the episode, interviews with family members and friends of the passengers and crew create an emotional and gripping narrative. They share stories of loved ones who were lost and reflect on the impact that the plane crash had on their lives.
But the most powerful moment of the episode comes when the investigators finally locate the wreckage of Flight 108. Seeing the remains of the plane after all these years is a somber reminder of the tragedy that occurred. Yet, it's also a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who worked tirelessly to solve the case.
Overall, "Cold Case" is a fascinating and well-crafted episode of Mayday. It's a poignant reminder of the human cost of air disasters and the importance of learning from them to make air travel safer for everyone.