Flight 800: anatomy of an investigation
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Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, despite using several high-tech equipment, have not found an answer to two airplane disasters. The investigation was made difficult because the wreckage of both the ValuJet DC-9 and the TWA Flight 800 jumbo-jet are submerged underwater.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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Why airplanes crash
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The government needs to focus on the human factor when developing effective air safety programs. This factor is the leading cause of airline crashes, followed by defective and poorly maintained aircraft and unfavorable weather conditions.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Microplanes
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Spy planes are being developed to contain powerful electronics including video cameras within a frame only as big as model airplanes. These devices could be used for both civilian and military applications.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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