Plot

This program is part of a series that investigates some of the outstanding achievements of engineering and technology. In the human quest for advancement there are bound to be mistakes. This episode looks at that side of the story, when designs and construction go awry and disaster results. There is an in-depth inquiry into the tragic case of the space shuttle Challenger, as well as a look at other engineering failures, from the Titanic to the Hindenberg. Archival news clips, photographs, personal accounts, and interviews tell the story. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

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