Tarom Flight 371 Crash Investigation

Tarom Flight 371 crashed near Bucharest, marking Romania's worst air disaster. All 60 on board perished. Investigators, including international teams, examined the wreckage to determine if a plane flaw caused the crash. Initial findings suggest the engines did not fail mid-air, as damage was consistent with ground impact.

What was the significance of the Tarom Flight 371 crash in Romanian history?

• It was the first time a plane crashed near a train station.

• It was the worst air disaster in Romanian history.

• It was the first time international investigators were involved.

• It was the first air disaster in Romania.

Which countries sent investigators to assist the Romanian team?

• United States and Canada

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Belgium

• Germany and Italy

What was the primary focus of the initial investigation?

• The engines retrieved from the crash site

• The weather conditions during the flight

• The condition of the passengers

• The communication between the pilots

What did the initial inspection of the engines reveal?

• The engines caught fire in the air.

• The engines were in perfect condition.

• The engines exploded before impact.

• There were no signs of engine fire or failure before impact.

What was the condition of the engines when retrieved from the crash site?

• They were in perfect condition.

• They were severely bent and burnt.

• They were found intact and undamaged.

• They were missing from the site.

What did the analysis of the rotor blades indicate?

• The blades were not damaged at all.

• The damage occurred upon impact with the ground.

• The blades were damaged by a bird strike.

• The blades were damaged in the air.

What conclusion was drawn from the rotor blade analysis?

• Engine failure was not the cause of the crash.

• Engine failure caused the crash.

• Pilot error caused the crash.

• The crash was due to a structural flaw in the plane.