Human remains in landing gear of plane leaving Kabul

Human remains in landing gear of plane leaving Kabul

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Science, Social Studies, Architecture

11th Grade - University

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The transcript describes a tragic incident involving the AC17 cargo plane, call sign reach 885, which flew out of Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17th. Amid the chaos of the Taliban takeover, the plane arrived in Kabul to deliver equipment and supplies for US forces. As the plane attempted to take off, crowds of people climbed onto its wings, and at least one person entered the wheel well. The plane's landing gear failed to retract fully, leading to the discovery of human remains crushed by the gear.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mission of the AC17 cargo plane when it arrived in Kabul?

To deliver equipment and supplies for US forces

To conduct a reconnaissance mission

To transport Afghan refugees

To evacuate American citizens

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the crew take after noticing the crowd rushing towards the plane?

They called for military backup

They returned to the plane without fully unloading

They fully unloaded the supplies

They attempted to negotiate with the crowd

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did some people do as the AC17 cargo plane was taking off?

They waved goodbye

They cheered for the crew

They climbed onto the plane's wings

They threw objects at the plane

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Apache Helicopter Gunships during the incident?

To evacuate the crew

To scare or push people away from the runway

To transport additional supplies

To provide air support for the plane

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered in the wheel well of the AC17 cargo plane?

Additional supplies

A stowaway animal

A mechanical fault

Human remains