TWA Flight 800 InvestigationShould be Re-opened

12/31/02 | John Fiorentino

[JohnFiorentino]

After several years of looking into the TWA Flight 800 disaster, several things seem certain to this author/investigator. The material in this article comes from a year-end statement posted by myself on another forum.

1. I regard the CWT scenario (as proposed by NTSB) to be insufficient to support their theory as outlined. I will not debate whether or not the CWT "exploded." I believe there is overwhelming evidence that it did. NTSB's inability to pinpoint an ignition source is a major failure, which undermines the investigation's conclusions.

2. Many aspects of the investigation warrant a thorough review, including but not limited to: Analysis of metallurgical limitations in the detection of bomb or missile damage on aircraft wreckage after prolonged immersion in saltwater -- Conclusions relating to the source of PETN and RDX found on the aircraft -- Data used to produce both the CIA and NTSB video depictions of Fl800's demise -- Data used to interpret the FDR -- Review of the CVR (spectral analysis) -- Review of the radar tapes, with special emphasis relating to the "ghosting" purported to have been caused by "Jet Express 18" -- Data used to determine the identity of the object depicted in the Kabot photo -- Thorough examination of the articles analyzed, and data relating to the "red residue" -- Review of debris field database -- Analysis of engine damage -- Complete details relating to the examination of CW504.-- Investigation into the NTSB's failure to identify a private aircraft which transmitted messages to Gabreski ATC on the evening of 7/17/96. The pilot indicated he saw a "boat leaving it (the TWA800 crash scene) in a Westerly direction." The pilot transmitted his tail number to the ATC.

(Note -- Subsequent investigation by this author has identified this aircraft. The information was turned over to the FBI on 12/18/02)

The importance of interviewing the pilot of this aircraft cannot be understated. He just may be the only adult individual to witness what has been coined the "30-knot track" (as seen on radar) indicative of a surface vessel leaving the scene of the tragedy. This was the only surface vessel the FBI failed to identify.

3. Recently uncovered evidence gleaned from a once secret FBI report (BNLabs Report) offers indications of events totally unrelated to a spontaneous overpressure in the CWT caused by mechanical failure. This evidence warrants further investigation.

4. Finally, the investigation should be re-opened. The review should have the proper independent oversight.

[galt-jw]

look pal, if bush is willing to drop the ball and NOT investigate klintoon and the cash for pardons scene, along with ALL the others, he ain't gonna do anything about this.

he is an establishment hack.

[The Obstinate Insomniac]

bump

[Sparta]

Ain't gonna happen my friend. Bush doesn't have the balls to lead the investigation to its conclusion.

[tonmo]

Did anyone else notice that on the morning of 9/11/01, both Katie Couric and George Snuffleupagus made comments (on NBC and ABC respectively) stating that Flight 800 was shot down by terrorists? What was up with that? No one "corrected" them or anything, either. They just stated it as fact as an aside in their commentary.

[OldFriend]

I actually heard John ketchup Kerry refer to TWA 800 as a terror attack.

[tonmo]

Reference: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/520615/posts

[MindBender26]

No, they did not make such comments. Have reviewed tapes of both broadcasts. This is just more urban legend, such as pervades this entire matter.

In most cases like this, it's simply people who have piled rumors on top of rumors to then sell some ham handed "book" and make moeny of someone's tragety.

[tonmo]

Sorry, I witnessed Couric say it myself, quite plainly. Check the thread I reference above for the George S. comment. You have tapes of the entire morning?

[Fred Mertz]

Stuffinenvelopes did make such a comment about manning the WH crisis center when TWA800 was downed.

[a6intruder]

Get your government shill uniform out of the closet and report for duty...here we go again.

[Mr. K]

5). the several hundred witnesses who saw it in-person, or saw the cocktail party video shown on TV (which dissappeared and was never shown again)

[muggs]

bump for justice and truth

[timestax]

bump for justice and truth 13 posted on 12/31/2002 1:09 PM PST by muggs [

CORRECTION = Above post #12 was posted by timestax

[bigfootbob]

I still like to know who really killed JFK.

[I'm ALL Right!]

What is the "cocktail party video"?

[MindBender26]

We run machines on about 20 nets 24/7, then keep them if anything interesting happens. When did Couric say it. I'll check tape.

[MindBender26]

We run machines on about 20 nets 24/7, then keep them if anything interesting happens. When did Couric say it. I'll check tape.

[MindBender26]

It's manned 27/7. Any newsworthy event adds staff.

[Fred Mertz]

Did you review the link in reply #7 yet?