The Mystery of TWA Flight 800

<p>A Purdue graduate, Jack Cashill PHD, is a writer and documentary producer. </p><p>Cashill has written several books, one of which focuses on the crash of TWA Flight 800 and the alleged conspiracy and cover-up surrounding it. </p><p>TWA Flight 800 exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, 12 minutes after takeoff in July of 1996. </p><p>Two hundred and 30 people who were on board the plane died in the explosion. Headed for Rome with a stopover in Paris, there was speculation that a terrorist attack had occurred. </p><p>An investigation by the FBI and New York Police Department Joint Terrorism Task Force lasted 16 months and resulted in no proof that a terrorist act had happened. A four-year NTSB investigation suggested flammable fuel vapors may have exploded. Problems with wiring leading to to the fuel tank were found.</p>