“Kegworth Crash: BBC Two NI Airs Full Details & Schedule”
A new documentary revisits the 1989 Kegworth crash. It reconstructs the minutes after British Midland Flight 092 developed problems.
What happened
Flight 092 flew from London to Belfast in January 1989. The Boeing 737-400 came down on a motorway embankment by the M1 and A453 near Kegworth, Leicestershire.
Forty-seven passengers lost their lives. Dozens more were injured.
Voices and evidence
Survivors and eyewitnesses give first-hand accounts. Their testimonies aim to explain the confusion on board and on the ground.
The programme uses rare archive footage and expert analysis. Investigators and aviation specialists trace the chain of decisions that led to the crash.
Broadcast details
The feature airs on BBC Two NI later this month. Filmogaz.com lists the full details & schedule for the screening and related repeat showings.
Viewers can expect a detailed, factual presentation. The programme is positioned as a current affairs documentary.
Credits
- Executive Producer: Nicola Alexander
- Executive Producer: Simon Miller