Channel 4 Commissions Boeing Doc from Arrow Media

Arrow Media has been commissioned by Channel 4 to explore the Boeing 737 MAX disaster in a new documentary titled Boeing’s Killer Plane: What Went Wrong?

The documentary will unravel the chain of events that led to two modern passenger jets falling out of the sky and investigate why the story of the fastest-selling aircraft in Boeing’s history ended in disaster and tragedy. With investigations into the Ethiopia disaster ongoing, this 60-minute documentary will examine the crash reports to explore how these catastrophes could have been avoided.

With state-of-the-art flight simulation and vivid CGI sequences, the film will give a 360-degree breakdown of how the planes malfunctioned and offer insight into the experiences of the pilots and passengers during those flights’ final moments. Through access to both experts and the victims’ families, the film explores the backstory and the unfolding narrative.

Ash Potterton, executive producer at Arrow Media, said: “The Boeing 737 MAX promised to become the highpoint of the legendary 737 design. Arrow has been at the forefront of aviation-related programming for many years, so have been interested in the MAX since its launch. Little did we know that, just under two years later, we would be commissioned to tell the compelling story of how it ended in disaster.”

Jonah Weston, commissioning editor of specialist factual at Channel 4, said: “Flying is part and parcel of the modern world. Every time we fly, we’re relying on the expertise of the manufacturers and pilots to keep us safe. To have two deadly crashes linked to a common fault is every passenger’s worst nightmare. In telling this story we want to examine not just what went wrong, but crucially also give audiences an idea of just how safe it will be to fly in the future.”