Mayday (2003)

S12E07 Death of the President (2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154)

On April 10, 2010, a tragic incident unfolds when a Polish Air Force VIP plane, transporting President Lech Kaczyński, First Lady Maria Kaczyńska, and numerous high-ranking officials, crashes just before landing at Smolensk North Airport. The aircraft, engulfed in thick fog and poor visibility, goes down in a forested region. The devastating accident claims the lives of all 96 individuals aboard, marking a significant national tragedy for Poland.