Eastern Airlines Plane Crashes With No Fatalities, Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Accepts Commission In Navy

A Miami to New York flight crashed in Florida's marshland due to severe weather, but all 16 occupants survived without fatal injuries. The pilots were praised for their skill in managing the situation. Separately, Franklin D Roosevelt Jr., son of the President, joined the Naval Service as a reserve officer for training.

What natural event caused the Miami to New York flight to crash?

• A tornado

• A sandstorm

• A rainstorm

• A snowstorm

How many occupants were on the Miami to New York flight?

• 12

• 16

• 14

• 10

What did the pilots lose during the crash?

• Both wings

• The tail

• Both motors and landing gear

• The cockpit

What did the passengers commend the pilots for?

• Their navigation

• Their communication

• Their skill and courage

• Their speed

What role did Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. take in the Naval Service?

• Navigator

• Junior watch officer

• Engineer

• Captain