This exciting aviation drama was the first of many Pine-Thomas productions in which star Richard Arlen faced deadly hazards on land, sea and air. Producers William H. Pine and William C. Thomas were famously budget-conscious but for this, their inaugural production, they achieved some thrilling scenes, including one incorporating true-life footage of a fatal crash. Power Dive is also visually impressive courtesy of cinematographer John Alton, the future Oscar winner and giant in the realm of film noir (He Walked by Night, Raw Deal and others).