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Deep Dive: TWA Flight 800 (2013)

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TWA Flight 800
TWA Flight 800 is a documentary that examines the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 and the conspiracy theories surrounding it. The film argues that the plane was destroyed by three proximity fuse missiles, challenging the National Transportation Safety Board's conclusion that a short circuit caused a fuel tank explosion. Written and directed by Kristina Borjesson, and co-produced by Tom Stalcup, the film includes testimonies from witnesses who claim to have seen a missile shoot down the plane. It also discusses the primary radar data as a key piece of evidence supporting this theory. The film presents a narrative that suggests a cover-up involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency, claiming that evidence was hidden or tampered with. It features interviews with individuals from the NTSB, Trans World Airlines, and the Air Line Pilots Association, while also noting a lengthy list of people, including former President Bill Clinton, who declined to be interviewed. Critics have pointed out that the film lacks dissenting viewpoints and does not adequately address how a supposed cover-up could remain secret for so long.

Why Watch

  • •See Tom Stalcup's controversial missile theory
  • •Find out about the alleged FBI cover-up
  • •Meet witnesses who claim to have seen a missile

Did You Know

•The film runs for 90 minutes and first aired on July 17, 2013.
•Stalcup began advocating for Flight 800 in 1997, a year after the crash.
•The film claims that three proximity fuse missiles destroyed the plane.
•A lengthy list of people, including Bill Clinton, declined to be interviewed.

Perfect For

Aviation enthusiastsConspiracy theory fansTrue crime documentary lovers