Modern Marvels

Season 17, Episode 4

Episode Title: Engineering Disasters 22

Air Date: 2010-11-19

Overview:

They are catastrophic failures with deadly consequences. Caused by a single spark or a massive collapse, these disasters reveal one thing–the danger inherent in our most common industries. From a massive oil spill to refinery blaze to a downed plane, find out what went wrong… and how to prevent the next engineering disaster.