TWA Flight 800 took off from JFK Airport for Paris on July 17, 1996. After investigations, it was determined that the cause of the crash was an in flight break up due to a fuel tank explosion. That explosion was caused by a short circuit in the electrical system. Hundreds of witnesses say that they saw an object or streak of light heading towards the plane, an explosion, and then the crash. Hundreds of witnesses say they were never interviewed. Detailed forensic autopsies were not undertaken, as it was deemed more pressing to simply identify the victims of a clear cause of death. A lot of people felt that this was a method of covering up. A US Navy ship was reported in the area at the time of the incident and many people believe that the US Navy shot the plane down with some type of rocket or missile. 230 people died in this crash, making it the third deadliest plane crash in the United States.

I have to say that the position of this book was certainly thought provoking. I made a lot of faces while reading this book. (Or listening, as it is available on the Audible Plus catalogue.) I think that any critical thinking person has to understand that they must take anything the government says with a grain of salt. I think that a coverup about an intentional or mistaken event that ended in catastrophe is certainly possible...even likely. I have no doubt that the HUNDREDS of people saw what they say they saw. They didn't know each other. They had no reason to lie. They certainly didn't have time to organize and get their stories to match exactly. I believe they saw something hit that plane. This was an interesting book, and it would be good for anyone into conspiracy theories, disasters, or planes.