Plane Hits Skyscraper

The transcript describes two significant air collisions in Manhattan, one involving the Empire State Building and another with a Wall Street skyscraper. The Wall Street crash occurred due to an Army transport plane overshooting Newark Airport and hitting the building, causing a fire and resulting in five casualties. The incidents highlight the need for improved aviation safety measures to protect the iconic skyline.

What was the primary reason the financial district avoided a larger disaster during the plane crash?

• The plane was small and caused minimal damage.

• The financial district was deserted at the time.

• Emergency services responded immediately.

• The crash occurred in a less populated area.

How many bodies were discovered after the plane crash?

• Three

• Six

• Five

• Four

What additional damage occurred after the plane crash?

• The building collapsed.

• The plane's fuel leaked into the street.

• A fire started on a lower floor ledge.

• The plane exploded on impact.

Which building was involved in a similar incident last summer?

• Empire State Building

• One World Trade Center

• Rockefeller Center

• Chrysler Building

What is being done to prevent future air collisions in Manhattan?

• Building more airports

• Banning flights over the city

• Improving aviation safety measures

• Increasing the height of buildings