What would be the motive for quashing the Navy narrative? We were in the midst of grave threats to air travel, five of which were attempted, four of which were successful (or did the hapless shoe bomber follow TWA800?). All I can think of is the national embarassment that would be evident if the Navy narrative were proven true.
Not to mention it happening on Bill Clinton’s watch.
After 9/11 I wondered if Flight 800 was the target of a 9/11-type hijacking, and was shot down deliberately by the Navy to prevent it from being deliberately crashed into a high-value target.