TWA 800

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft accident
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:TWA_Flight_800
gptkb:Boeing_747-100
prompted changes in aviation regulations
N93119
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:National_Transportation_Safety_Board
4 years
debated among stakeholders
accident caused by explosion of flammable vapors
gptkbp:artifacts took several months
gptkbp:built difficulties in recovering wreckage
gptkbp:casualties 230
challenging due to the nature of the accident
gptkbp:causedBy explosion of fuel tank
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:TWA_Flight_800_Memorial
held for victims
gptkbp:community_engagement high public interest in the case
gptkbp:crew 14
experienced flight crew
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired documentaries and films
gptkbp:date July 17, 1996
gptkbp:emergencyServices prompt emergency response efforts
gptkbp:firstFlight takeoff
from_New_York_to_Paris
gptkbp:fuel_capacity criticized after the accident
gptkbp:historical_significance remains a significant event in aviation history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TWA 800
gptkbp:IATA_code gptkb:Charles_de_Gaulle_Airport
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
gptkbp:ideology various conspiracy theories emerged
gptkbp:impact increased focus on fuel tank safety
near_East_Moriches,_New_York
gptkbp:internationalClassification international aviation community monitored the investigation
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor included improvements in fuel tank design
gptkbp:legacy remains a cautionary tale in aviation safety.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:mediaAppearances varied in accuracy and sensationalism
gptkbp:notable_event one of the deadliest aviation disasters in U.S. history
gptkbp:notableFeature led to lawsuits against manufacturers
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkbp:passenger_traffic varied, including families and tourists
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 216
gptkbp:pressBox recovered and analyzed
gptkbp:releaseYear August 23, 2000
gptkbp:renovated involved multiple agencies
gptkbp:reportsTo multiple reports of a streak of light
gptkbp:safetyFeatures influenced safety culture in airlines
issued_by_NTSB
gptkbp:significance led to changes in aviation safety regulations