HONG KONG - AIR CRASH TRAGEDY

HONG KONG - AIR CRASH TRAGEDY

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KG - University

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A Hercules transport plane crashed into the harbor shortly after takeoff, resulting in 58 deaths. Despite the burning fuel causing many fatalities, 13 passengers were rescued. The crash, which added to the toll of Americans killed in aircraft bound for Vietnam, is under investigation with rumors of sabotage but no official confirmation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the American Hercules transport plane?

Japan

South Korea

Vietnam

Thailand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passengers were rescued from the crash?

20

10

15

13

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major cause of death in the crash?

Falling debris

Explosion

Burning fuel on the water

Drowning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was attached to the aircraft to bring it to shore?

Ropes

Cables

Chains

Nets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total number of American casualties in aircraft bound for Vietnam after this incident?

300

249

200

150