NASA jet crash test

NASA jet crash test

In 1984, NASA crashed a fully fueled Boeing passenger jet, with crash dummies as passengers and pilots into the Mojave Desert. The crash was filmed from multiple angles at high speed in 16MM film. The knowledge gained from this test led to major changes in airline flight safety standards.

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