ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

TWA Flight 800

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain what happened with TWA Flight 800 in a way that you can easily understand.

So, TWA Flight 800 was a flight that was carrying a lot of people from New York to Paris. But unfortunately, something went wrong during the flight and the plane crashed into the ocean, which is really sad.

What happened was that one of the fuel tanks on the plane exploded. Fuel is what makes the plane fly, but it's also very dangerous if it gets too hot or if something goes wrong. In this case, experts think that the fuel may have been too hot and caused the explosion.

The explosion happened very quickly, and the people on the plane didn't have any time to react or do anything. This is why everyone on the plane died.

It was a very big tragedy and lots of people were very sad about it. Scientists and experts worked really hard to figure out what happened and how they could prevent something like this from happening again.

Ultimately, lots of changes were made to how planes are built and how they are inspected before they fly. This helped to make flying even safer than it already was, so that people can feel more comfortable and confident when they travel by plane.

I hope that helps you understand what happened with TWA Flight 800, even though it's a sad topic. Remember to always be kind and respectful of others, and cherish every moment that you have with the people you love.