TWA 800 Crash Public Hearings Day 3 Part 2

In the third day second part of public hearings on the TWA flight 800 crash, testimony focused on possible ignition sources for the explosio… read more

In the third day second part of public hearings on the TWA flight 800 crash, testimony focused on possible ignition sources for the explosion. Witnesses discussed the possible internal ignition sources, such as copper sulfide deposits, and short circuits in several aircraft systems. The witnesses testified about their tests on aircraft wiring, especially system in or adjacent to the fuel tank. Boeing officials also stated that they are advising operators of 747s to inspect their wiring on fuel-measuring components during regularly scheduled maintenance. After their prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. close

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  • Merritt Birky Group Chairman National Transportation Safety Board->Fire and Explosion
  • Michael Collins Engineer Federal Aviation Administration->Aerospace
  • Steve Gerken Specialist US Airways->Materials Science
  • James Hall Chair National Transportation Safety Board
  • Chris Hartonas Engineer Federal Aviation Administration->Aerospace
  • Jerome Hulm Manager Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group->Electrical Systems
  • David Johnson Investigator
  • Fred Liddell Representative International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Wkrs.
  • George Slenski Researcher Wright Laboratory->Electronic Materials
  • Lyle Streeter Representative Federal Aviation Administration
  • Robert Swaim Chairman National Transportation Safety Board->Systems Group
  • Ivor Thomas Representative Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group->Fuel Systems
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TWA 800 Crash Public Hearings Day 3 Part 2

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Program ID:
96616-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Public Hearing
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
First Aired:
Dec 10, 1997 | 2:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 10, 1997 | 11:42pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Dec 10, 1997 | 2:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 10, 1997 | 4:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 10, 1997 | 11:42pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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