I Got Lucky: Survival Stories

2021•20m•8.0/10

DocumentaryAction & AdventureReality

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Explore some of the most death-defying accidents caught on film. Survivors and eyewitnesses explain what went wrong and a panel of experts dissect the scientific principle behind these

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Cream Productions

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 1, 2021

Last Aired

March 20, 2021

Networks

discovery+

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2021-03-01

Driving through mountains offers breath-taking views, but there is a huge risk associated with these roads. Plus, what happens when a hiker falls more than 50 feet?

Episode 2

Air date: 2021-03-01

Two skydiving planes collide in a shocking mid-air accident. Scientists review footage of the crash and explain how all 11 passengers somehow survived.

Episode 3

Air date: 2021-03-20

In Ohio, a man speeds down a mountain road on a long metal skateboard, how does he survive? Plus, scientists examine the physics behind some crazy road accidents.

Episode 4

Scientists take a closer look at what happens when drivers lose control of their vehicles. Plus, what happens when a plane crashes down on a busy road?

Episode 5

Scientists look at the perils of human beings losing their balance. What happens when a man realises he is not attached to the handglide as it takes off into the air?

Episode 6

What happens when person tries to break the land-speed record without the use of a rocket? Plus, scientists examine other incredible accidents.

Episode 7

Scientists examine real-life footage of sky diving jump that goes wrong. But, how does the skydiver survive after colliding with someone else in the air?

Episode 8

In the Rocky Mountains, a snowmobiler is caught in an avalanche and buried under a huge pile of snow. How did he survive this horrifying accident?

Episode 9

A competitive mountain biker crashes, causing him to plummet down 50 feet of rugged terrain. Scientists examine the accident and how the biker survived it.

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Episode 10

A small plane struggles to get off the ground and crashes into a forest. Scientists explain how all four passengers survived this violent collision.

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Episode 11

Scientists examine shocking footage of a racing car plummeting 100 feet down a mountain side. How did the two passengers survive this terrifying crash?

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Episode 12

During one of the toughest races in the world, a car flips multiple times and then bursts into flames. How did the 64-year-old driver survive the crash?

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Episode 13

A motorcyclist flies off a cliffside and drops 250 feet into a ravine. Scientists review shocking footage of the accident and explain how the rider survived.

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Episode 14

In British Columbia, a hiker is left clinging on for his life after falling into freezing cold rapids. Scientists explain how he made it out alive.