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Crash of Flight 111
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Wireless Black Boxes
With data from flight and cockpit recorders sometimes lost or
irretrievable following a crash, should airlines begin
transmitting such data in real time to ground stations? This
inquiry tackles that question. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Dissection of a Disaster
Read a veteran air-safety reporter's thoughts on the Swissair
Flight 111 investigation. (Grades 9-12)
Making Air Travel Safer
Learn about nine recent crashes that resulted in extensive
inquiries and the safety changes that resulted. (Grades 9-12)
Anatomy of a Jetliner
Look behind the metal of a late-model Boeing 737, the most
widely flown commercial jetliner of all time, and explore a
cutaway detailing the 12 major systems that make it tick.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Watch a Preview
View a preview of this week's program. (Running time: 2:05)
(QuickTime or RealVideo plug-in required.)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students learn about the techniques
and reasoning used to determine the cause of the 1998 crash of
Swissair Flight 111. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plus:
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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