Chartered Plane Crash Site

A plane crash occurred in the foggy pine woods of Virginia, killing all 27 on board. The C47 transport plane took off from Richmond and soon reported motor trouble. Before it could land, the fog thickened, and the plane crashed violently, scattering personal effects over a wide area. The crash was so severe that the plane plummeted straight down, exploded, and burned.

What was the immediate outcome for the passengers and crew in the Virginia plane crash?

• They were rescued.

• They parachuted to safety.

• They survived with injuries.

• They were instantly killed.

What was the initial problem reported by the plane after taking off from Richmond?

• Motor trouble

• Fuel shortage

• Navigation error

• Pilot illness

What natural condition made it difficult for the plane to land safely?

• Dense fog

• Heavy rain

• Snowstorm

• Strong winds

What evidence suggested the plane crashed straight down?

• Damage to the trees

• Reports from witnesses

• Radar data

• Pilot's last message

What happened to the plane after it crashed?

• It was buried in snow.

• It remained intact.

• It exploded and burned.

• It was submerged in water.