1940 Ten Die In Plane Crash

A luxury airliner crashed in Utah's Wall Sache Mountains due to a faulty radio beam and adverse weather conditions. The crash resulted in the deaths of 10 people. Despite this incident, the airline had previously maintained an impeccable safety record, having flown over 38 million miles without any passenger mishaps.

Where did the luxury airliner crash?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Wall Sache Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What natural condition contributed to the crash?

• Strong winds

• Heavy snowstorm

• Fog

• Heavy rain

How much higher did the plane need to be to clear the mountain?

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

• 30 feet

• 40 feet

What was believed to be the cause of the crash?

• Faulty radio beam

• Bird strike

• Engine failure

• Pilot error

How many airline miles had the company flown without a passenger mishap before the crash?

• 38,500,000 miles

• 28,500,000 miles

• 58,500,000 miles

• 48,500,000 miles