Why Watch
"Meticulous investigative breakdowns reveal how critical cockpit decisions and mechanical failures transformed global commercial aviation safety forever."
Tone: Forensic, Gripping, Documentary Procedural
AI Critic Analysis
Series Deep Dive:
Few docuseries rival the enduring impact of Mayday (also known as Air Crash Investigation). By dissecting real-world aviation disasters through expert interviews, flight data, and immersive reenactments, the long-running series transforms tragedy into vital procedural analysis. Following the conclusion of Season 26 on National Geographic (FI), the franchise maintains its gold standard for forensic storytelling, leaving viewers eager for official confirmation on upcoming air safety investigations.
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Season: 26
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Feb 01, 2026 | Norwegian Nightmare (Widerøe Flight 839) | |
| E2 | Feb 08, 2026 | Moments from Touchdown (Yeti Airlines Flight 691) | |
| E3 | Feb 15, 2026 | Peril over Pakistan (Airblue Flight 202) | |
| E4 | Feb 22, 2026 | Divided in Crisis (Air Algérie 6289) | |
| E5 | Mar 01, 2026 | Crash Landing (Eagle Airways Flight 2300) | |
| E6 | Mar 08, 2026 | A Perfect Storm (Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108) | |
| E7 | Mar 15, 2026 | Deadly Charter (2001 Aspen Gulfstream III crash) | |
| E8 | Mar 22, 2026 | Deadly Cover-Up (Aeroperú Flight 603) | |
| E9 | Mar 29, 2026 | Monsoon Approach (Air India Express Flight 1344) | |
| E10 | Apr 05, 2026 | Mixed Measures (Korean Air Cargo Flight 6316) |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window: Winter (January)
Mayday has maintained a steady Annual rhythm, typically returning in January. Across more than two decades, the acclaimed investigative docuseries has established a dependable broadcast cadence on National Geographic. Winter releases ensure consistent viewership during prime television programming cycles.
While localized scheduling variations occasionally surface across international territories, the overarching production timetable rarely deviates. Viewers can routinely anticipate novel crash investigations arriving at the start of each calendar year.
While localized scheduling variations occasionally surface across international territories, the overarching production timetable rarely deviates. Viewers can routinely anticipate novel crash investigations arriving at the start of each calendar year.
Oracle Insights Refined:March 2026
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Technical Details
- Network: National Geographic (FI)
- Seasons: 26
- Years: 2003 - 2026
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions
Mayday traditionally premieres during the mid-season or early winter schedule, usually launching new episodes between January and March. International broadcasts on National Geographic follow shortly after the Canadian premiere cycle.
Yes, Mayday remains in active ongoing production for future seasons. Production companies Cineflix Media and original networks regularly film and produce new investigative episodes annually.
A standard season of Mayday typically features 10 episodes. Most broadcast cycles across its run adhere to this consistent 10-episode order to cover a specific set of aviation incidents.
Mayday airs on National Geographic in Finland. Viewers can watch regular broadcasts and reruns through local pay-TV providers and regional National Geographic programming feeds.
Yes, the series is known under several alternative titles depending on the country and broadcaster. In the United States, it is titled Air Disasters, while in the UK, Australia, and various other regions, it is titled Air Crash Investigation.
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