The Explosion of TWA Flight 800: A Story of Shock and Investigation

On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800, a Boeing 747-100 bound for Paris from New York, tragically exploded shortly after takeoff over the Atlantic Ocean near Long Island. All 230 passengers and crew on board lost their lives in what remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in U.S. history.

The initial explosion sparked numerous theories, from mechanical failure to missile strikes. After a lengthy investigation, the NTSB concluded that the explosion was caused by a fuel tank spark ignited by faulty wiring. This tragedy led to significant changes in aviation safety, including the redesign of fuel tanks to prevent similar accidents in the future.

In this video, we delve into the details of this catastrophic event, the controversies surrounding it, and its lasting impact on aviation safety protocols.

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