Bad weather conditions are often the cause of tragic aircraft accidents. Once an aircraft finds itself in the middle of a storm, it is frequently too late to prevent a disaster. Therefore, it is all the more important to detect extreme weather situations early using warning systems. In the second part of the special, Mayday – Alarm im Cockpit visits the U.S. aviation weather center in Kansas City and explains how reliable weather forecasts help pilots avoid dangerous weather conditions.

• Cruel Skies
• Deadly Storms