Oakland-bound United Air Lines Flight 409 crashes in Wyoming

The video covers the tragic crash of a DC-4 aircraft at Medicine Bow Peak, Wyoming, which resulted in 66 fatalities. Recovery efforts are hampered by harsh weather conditions, with teams struggling to retrieve bodies. The plane was off course by 25 miles when it crashed. An investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Board is planned to determine the cause of the disaster.

What natural challenges did the recovery teams face at Medicine Bow Peak?

• Dense fog and thunderstorms

• Heavy rainfall and mudslides

• High temperatures and humidity

• High winds and snow drifts

How far off course was the plane when it crashed into Medicine Bow Peak?

• 30 miles

• 25 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

What was the destination of the DC-4 flight that crashed?

• Cheyenne

• Laramie

• Denver

• Salt Lake City

What is the main focus of the Civil Aeronautics Board's planned public hearing?

• To assess the weather conditions

• To determine the cause of the crash

• To improve mountain climbing safety

• To evaluate the recovery team's performance

How fast could the rescue teams advance during the recovery operation?

• A kilometer in 20 minutes

• A mile in 20 minutes

• A city block in 20 minutes

• A yard in 20 minutes