Disaster Autopsy Season 1 Episode 1 Columbia, Eschede train, Grenfell Tower Airs August 17 2024 on National Geographic

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 PM, National Geographic will launch “Disaster Autopsy” with its gripping Season 1 premiere. The inaugural episode, titled “Columbia, Eschede Train, Grenfell Tower,” offers a detailed examination of three significant disasters from different domains—space, rail, and high-rise.

The episode begins with an in-depth look at the tragic Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, exploring the technical and human factors that led to the shuttle’s catastrophic re-entry failure. Next, it shifts to the Eschede train crash in Germany, dissecting the causes behind one of the deadliest rail accidents in history. The episode wraps up with an analysis of the Grenfell Tower fire, shedding light on the factors that contributed to the devastating blaze in London’s high-rise.

Each segment delves into the root causes and aftermath of these disasters, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of what went wrong and the lessons learned.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 PM Saturday 17 August 2024 on National Geographic

Disaster Autopsy Columbia, Eschede train, Grenfell Tower Cast – Season 1 Episode 1