[neverdem]

If you're not going to need the fuel then why fill it and drag all that extra weight with you?

That makes sense with perfect fuel systems. So how come they are always dumping fuel before emergency landings?

[JerseyDvl]

Has anyone read the book nightfall by Nelson Demille?
It is a great read and though fiction, it is based on this event and the subsequent investigation.
Like I said....it’s FICTION...but it is a good book that I recommend.
And boy, what an ending!!

[Non-Sequitur]

That makes sense with perfect fuel systems. So how come they are always dumping fuel before emergency landings?

Just at a guess, if you're trying to land in an emergency then you might want as little of the stuff that might burst into flames onboard as possible.

[Phantom Lord]

That makes sense with perfect fuel systems. So how come they are always dumping fuel before emergency landings?

I'm not the smartest guy around, but even I know they dump fuel to reduce the possibility of explosion by reducing available fuel for the explosion.

[Stayfree]

Since I misplaced my tin foil hat, I have been unable to remember the name of Ron Brown's partner who was on TWA 800 and who had previously missed getting on another ill-fated flight that crashed.

Oh well, Shrillery's brain cells will undoubtly be found someday hidden deep in a vault with JFK's brain. Tea leaves will be sprinkled on her brain cells and a shocking new book will be published describing in great detail how the Clintons were able to cover up their involvement in the 100 plus dead bodies associated with their misdeeds.