Cutting Corners | Ocean Crashes | FULL EPISODE | Mayday: Air Disaster

Shortly after takeoff, pilots discover a serious problem with the aircraft's tail. The stabiliser in the tail is jammed, pushing the aircraft toward the ground resulting in the plane diving 7000 feet, lose control and crash into the ocean.

On January 21 2000, Alaska Airlines Captain Ted Thompson and First Officer Bill Tanksy prepare for a routine flight to San Francisco. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots discover that the stabiliser is jammed and is pushing the aircraft toward the ground. The plane is unstable and tries again to free up the jammed stabiliser when the plane shudders violently and dives 7000 feet. The plane then plunges out of control again. The pilots continue to try to control the plane as it crashes into the ocean. Who do you think should be held accountable for the accident?