WWII-Era Plane Crashes At Connecticut Airport, At Least 7 Dead

WWII-Era Plane Crashes At Connecticut Airport, At Least 7 Dead

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Social Studies, Architecture

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A B17 bomber plane crashed at Bradley International Airport near Hartford, CT. The World War Two era plane, operated by the Collings Foundation, encountered issues shortly after takeoff, failing to gain altitude and eventually crashing into the airport's deicing facility. The crash resulted in 14 injuries, including 10 passengers, 3 crew members, and one person on the ground. Authorities, including the FBI and NTSB, are investigating the incident, with a preliminary report expected in 10 days.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the B17 bomber plane crash occur?

LaGuardia Airport

JFK International Airport

Logan International Airport

Bradley International Airport

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue the B17 bomber faced shortly after takeoff?

Loss of altitude

Engine failure

Fuel leakage

Navigation system error

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were injured in the crash?

10

12

14

16

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations are involved in the investigation of the crash?

NTSB and NASA

FBI and FAA

NTSB and FAA

FBI and NTSB

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the preliminary report from the NTSB expected?

In 5 days

In 10 days

In 15 days

In 20 days