Flight 670 Incident Analysis

Flight 670 Incident Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video discusses the mysterious crash of Atlantic Airways flight 670 at Stewart Airport. While another identical plane landed safely shortly before, flight 670 crashed under similar conditions. Pilot Sven Eric Strandberg reported the runway was only slightly damp, contradicting the theory of a wet runway causing the crash. Investigators found new leads from firefighters who observed unusual light trails from the plane's wings, suggesting the spoilers may not have deployed correctly. Spoilers are crucial for disrupting lift and aiding in safe landings, but all six spoilers on the plane were destroyed by fire, complicating the investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main incident discussed at Stewart Airport?

A plane crash involving Atlantic Airways flight 670

A mid-air collision

A successful emergency landing

A runway closure due to weather

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the other identical plane that landed before flight 670?

It crashed into the sea

It landed safely without issues

It was diverted to another airport

It experienced a minor technical issue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sven Eric Strandberg describe the runway conditions?

Extremely wet and slippery

Not very wet, just a bit damp

Completely dry

Covered in ice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual observation did firefighters report about flight 670?

The plane was flying upside down

There were lights streaming from the wings

The landing gear was not deployed

The plane was on fire before landing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggested the spoilers might not have worked as intended?

The plane landed smoothly

The plane's wings showed no damage

Witnesses saw light trails from the wings

The plane stopped quickly on the runway

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are wingtip vortices?

Turbulent air trails created by wings

Parts of the landing gear

Lights used for navigation

Trails of smoke from the engines

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of spoilers on an aircraft?

To provide additional lighting

To disrupt lift and help the plane land

To stabilize the plane during turbulence

To increase speed during takeoff

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the spoilers on flight 670?

They were deployed too early

They were too small

They failed to deploy

They were not installed

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to determine if the spoilers failed?

The flight data recorder was missing

The plane was never found

All six spoilers were destroyed by fire

The runway was too damaged