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To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (4066)	11/12/2001 2:06:23 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 14610

Right - that was the explanation given for the TWA 800 explosion - and a lot of people were not satisfied by that explanation. At the time I thought those people were whackos. Now I am beginning to wonder.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (4066)	11/12/2001 2:11:08 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14610

Significantly, the central fuel tank on the TWA Flt. 800 747 was empty or near empty. Apparently, the tank filled with fumes and was ignited from a spark from wiring that was not properly insulated or had frayed. In addition, if I recall correctly, the day of the crash was very hot, and the plane had been delayed a significant time on the runway. I have to believe that a repeat of the type of explosion on TWA Flt. 800 would be highly unlikely.