DC-10 Flight Incident Analysis

DC-10 Flight Incident Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video recounts the story of United Flight 232, a DC-10 aircraft that suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to a manufacturing flaw in a titanium fan disc. Despite losing all hydraulic systems, the crew managed to control the plane using throttles, leading to a crash landing in Sioux City, Iowa. The incident resulted in 112 fatalities, but many survived due to the heroic efforts of the crew. The video highlights the importance of safety checks and the resilience of human spirit in crisis.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial cause of panic on the DC-10 flight?

Pilot error

Turbulence

Engine failure

A bomb threat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was crucial in the construction of the DC-10's engine parts?

Titanium

Steel

Copper

Aluminum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the critical flaw in the DC-10 that led to the crash?

A faulty hydraulic system

A microscopic defect in the fan disc

A broken wing

A missing engine part

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of the engine explosion on the DC-10?

Loss of hydraulic systems

Loss of cabin pressure

Loss of fuel

Loss of communication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the pilots attempt to control the DC-10 after losing hydraulic systems?

Using manual controls

Using emergency brakes

Using the throttles

Using autopilot

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who assisted the pilots in the cockpit during the emergency landing attempt?

An air traffic controller

A flight attendant

A passenger

Denny Fitch, a DC-10 training instructor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the landing speed of the DC-10 during the crash attempt?

120 miles per hour

240 miles per hour

180 miles per hour

60 miles per hour

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