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TWA 800

Printed page 271. PDF page 289.

information, the Safety Board concludes that the TWA flight 800 in-flight breakup was initiated by a fuel/air explosion in the CWT. 2.3 Evaluation of Potential Ignition Sources In an attempt to determine what ignited the flammable fuel/air vapor in the
Open final report at PDF page 289NTSB AAR-00/03: In-flight breakup, TWA flight 800

TWA 800

Printed page 306. PDF page 324.

burning wreckage falling toward the ocean. 9. The TWA flight 800 in-flight breakup was initiated by a fuel/air explosion in the center wing fuel tank. 10. Boeing's design practice that permits parts less than 3 inches long in any direction
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TWA 800

Printed page 259. PDF page 277.

Accordingly, the Safety Board concludes that the in-flight breakup of TWA flight 800 was not initiated by a bomb or a missile strike. 2.2.1.3 Consideration of a Fuel/Air Explosion in the Center Wing Fuel Tank It was clear from the
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TWA 800

Printed page 261. PDF page 279.

bottom of the fuselage.) The sequencing study determined that the breakup sequence was initiated by an overpressure inside the CWT. Because there was no evidence that a high-energy explosive device detonated in this (or any other) area of the airplane,
Open final report at PDF page 279NTSB AAR-00/03: In-flight breakup, TWA flight 800