Aircraft Accident Report In-Flight Breakup over the Atlantic Ocean, Twa Flight 800, Boeing 747-131, N93119, Near East Moriches, Ny, July 17, 1996

This report by the Nat. Transportation Safety Board explains the accident involving Trans World Airlines flight 800, which experienced an in-flight breakup & then crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, NY, on July 17, 1996. Safety issues in the report focus on fuel tank flammability, fuel tank ignition sources, design & certification standards, & the maintenance & aging of aircraft systems. Safety recommendations concerning these issues are addressed to the Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA). Illustrated with tables, graphs & drawings.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Aircraft Accident Report In-Flight Breakup over the Atlantic Ocean, Twa Flight 800, Boeing 747-131, N93119, Near East Moriches, Ny, July 17, 1996' with ISBN 9780756721602 and ISBN 0756721601.