Episode Overview
Episode 0
Concept, Crew & Crash Course
We present the concept of Mayday Files, define the roles within the team, and provide a crash course in the methodology of aviation accident investigation—from initial securing of the site to analysis in the laboratory.
Episode 1
Who Investigates When There's a Crash? – The Path of Aviation Accident Investigation
A structured look at responsibilities, procedures, and the logic of modern aviation accident investigation—with a focus on safety learning, factual evidence, and comprehensible methodology.
Episode 2
Evidence Preservation: Searching for Clues at the Accident Site
How evidence is secured, documented, and integrated into the investigation process—from the initial assessment at the accident site to establishing a reliable forensic chain.
Episode 3
The Black Box – We Bring the Data to Light
CVR, FDR, and other data sources in daily investigation work—which systems provide usable traces, how they are read out, and what they actually contribute to the reconstruction.
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