Public Lessons Learned from Accidents

Root Cause Analyses

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A root cause analysis has been performed for the following accidents. Select the analysis you wish to view from the list below. Select Next to return to the Reference Library.

TWA Flight 800, Boeing 747-100, Near East Moriches, NY. Select the "document attached" link below to view a Word document illustrating the root cause analysis for this accident. Note that you will have to select the back arrow in your browser to return to this page.

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United Airlines Flight 227, B-727, Salt Lake City. Select the "document attached" link below to view a Word document illustrating the root cause analysis for this accident.

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American Airlines Flight 191, DC-10, Chicago.

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