Collision Course

On March 20, 1990, a tour bus carrying Gloria Estefan and her family was traveling through Pennsylvania's snowy Poconos when a tractor-trailer jackknifed across the icy road. Although her driver managed to stop in time, another 18-wheel truck slammed into them from behind, shattering Gloria's spine. This episode explores the harrowing crash, delving into its causes and examining how Gloria Estefan not only survived but also managed to overcome her injuries and get back on her feet.

On the night of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collides with an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic and sinks within a few hours, drowning 1,500 of its 2,200 passengers.

Why did Evel Knievel, a daredevil performer who was famous for spectacular, airborne, motorcycle stunts, crash during his famous Caesars Palace, Las Vegas stunt?

On 18 February 2001, Dale Ernhardt is killed in a racing accident on the Daytona 500 track, in Florida U.S.A. Investigators take on the challenge of determining why such a relatively small crash caused the death of a racing superstar.

Actor Harrison Ford left Santa Monica airport in his vintage WWII restored fighter plane on March 5, 2015; he radioed the tower just minutes later saying something was wrong and he needed to land somewhere immediately.

On Jan. 15, 2009, three minutes after takeoff on a routine flight from La Guardia, N.Y. to Charlotte, N.C., US Airways Flight 1549 suddenly fell from the sky; without power, veteran pilot Capt. Sully Sullenberger landed the plane in the Hudson River.

This special delves into the 2015 multi-car accident involving Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, resulting in the tragic death of 69-year-old Kim Howe. Examining claims of distracted driving and aggressive paparazzi pursuit, the incident occurred on February 7, 2015, as Jenner rear-ended Howe's Lexus on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The collision, towing an off-road vehicle, led to a chain reaction, pushing Howe's vehicle into oncoming traffic. "Caitlyn Jenner: Collision Course" reconstructs the events through scene footage, police records, and interviews with eyewitnesses and law enforcement. CGI reenactments offer a detailed perspective, while celebrity insiders discuss the controversial aspects of the incident.

In 2013, Walker is killed while riding as a passenger in a high-performance car driven by friend and professional racecar driver Roger Rodas who lost control of the car on a quiet industrial street in Valencia, California. What exactly caused the accident remains a mystery but Collision Course will take viewers into that seemingly inexplicable tragedy and reveal new evidence that was overlooked in the official police report.

In 2014 Tracy Morgan’s tour van was involved in a horrific car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed comedian James McNair and left Morgan clinging to life as rescuers raced against time to save him. Viewers will go inside the tragic crash through exclusive interviews with two of the van’s passengers in addition to crash scene recreations based on police reports. The accident also lays bare the questionable sleep rules surrounding truck drivers and serves as a wake-up call for road safety on America’s highways.

The mystery surrounding beloved singer and songwriter John Denver's plane crash into the Pacific Ocean in 1997.

This episode explores Justin Bieber, a globally renowned musician with over 78 million Instagram followers, as one of the most polarizing figures in entertainment. Examining his risky connection with cars—serving as both a swift escape to privacy and a paparazzi magnet due to his unique vehicles—the episode traces Bieber's journey marked by accidents, revealing his evolution from a sweet young talent to a headline-grabbing celebrity. His driving history becomes a focal point, pushing him toward a collision course.

A look at the factors involved in the 1999 fatal airplane crash that took the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette, and her sister Lauren.