TWA Flight 800 Incident Analysis

TWA Flight 800 Incident Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the TWA Flight 800 disaster, one of the worst aviation incidents in U.S. history, where 230 people died after the plane exploded off Long Island. It covers the immediate rescue efforts and explores various theories about the cause, including a possible bomb, fuel tank issues, and a government cover-up. New clues, such as missile misfires, are also examined to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate response to the TWA Flight 800 disaster?

Rescue operations started the next day

No response from rescue teams

Immediate movement of nearby vessels to the rescue area

A delay in rescue operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the theories about why the plane exploded?

Pilot error

A bomb placed on the airplane

A bird strike

A mechanical failure in the landing gear

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are aircraft fuel tanks considered dangerous?

They are difficult to maintain

They are explosive environments

They are prone to leaks

They are too small

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the new clues that might explain the TWA Flight 800 incident?

A sudden change in weather conditions

A bird strike

Two missiles fired to hit another target

A new type of engine failure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a possible action by the U.S government regarding the TWA Flight 800 incident?

A collaboration with international agencies

A public announcement

A government cover-up

An open investigation