US Air Flight 1493 Incident Analysis

The transcript details a tragic incident at Los Angeles International Airport on February 1, 1991, involving US Air Flight 1493. The flight was cleared to land but crashed upon landing, resulting in a fire. Amid the wreckage, emergency personnel discovered parts of a smaller plane, indicating a collision. The incident resulted in the loss of all 12 people on board the smaller plane, highlighting the severity of the tragedy.

What was the initial communication between air traffic control and US Air Flight 1493 about?

• Reporting a technical issue

• Requesting a change in flight path

• Clearing the flight to land

• Clearing the flight for takeoff

What did an observer notice as US Air Flight 1493 descended toward the runway?

• The aircraft was flying smoothly

• The aircraft was crashing and engulfed in flames

• The aircraft was changing its landing gear

• The aircraft was making a safe landing

What alarming discovery was made amid the wreckage?

• A malfunctioning engine

• A propeller indicating a second aircraft

• A missing black box

• A damaged runway light

What did the discovery of a propeller in the wreckage imply?

• The runway was not properly maintained

• There was a helicopter involved

• There was a second aircraft involved

• The aircraft had a mechanical failure

How many people were on board the smaller plane involved in the crash?

• 10

• 20

• 12

• 15

What was the fate of the passengers on the smaller plane?

• None survived

• All were rescued

• Some survived

• All survived

Where was the wreckage of the smaller plane found?

• In the ocean

• In a forest

• In a nearby field

• On Runway 24 left