Survivors at news conference after crash of the USS Akron airship

The transcript describes a sequence of events involving Erwin Center and Commander Wiley just before an accident with the Akron. Initially, the ship encounters a storm, causing it to shudder violently. Shortly after, the ship's rudder controls break, leading to a fall. The ship crashes into the water, and the crew is catapulted into the sea. The narrative captures the suddenness and severity of the incident.

Who was present in the control car just before the Akron accident?

• Commander Wiley

• The ship's engineer

• A random passenger

• Erwin Center

What was the first indication of the ship nearing the storm's center?

• The appearance of dark clouds

• A loud noise from the engine

• The ship shuddering violently

• A sudden drop in temperature

What happened to the rudder controls during the storm?

• They were replaced

• They were enhanced

• They were broken

• They remained intact

What was the visibility condition just before the ship hit the water?

• Clear skies

• Thick fog

• Heavy rain

• Bright sunlight

What happened to most people on the ship after it hit the water?

• They were rescued by another ship

• They were safely evacuated

• They remained on the ship

• They were catapulted into the water