National Geographic: Situation Critical — Season 1, Episode 13: Nightmare on Mt. Hood
Documentary • 47 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 8.3/10
Episode synopsis
In May, 2002, nine climbers tumble into a gaping crevasse in Mt. Hood, Oregon. As one man crashes into another on the slopes, three are killed instantly. A rescue helicopter approaches but loses power in thin air, crashing into the ground. Now both climbers and rescuers need help.
About National Geographic: Situation Critical
In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history. This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments — outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock.