TWA Flight 800 - East Moriches, New York
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TWA FLIGHT 800 was a Boeing 747-100 that exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York on July 17,1996 at approximately 8:31 pm. 12 minutes after take off.
Waymark Code: WM188WG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2023
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TWA Flight 800 International Memorial located near the Atlantic Ocean in Smith Point County Park, was dedicated on July 14, 2002.
To honor those who were aboard the plane, 230 people from 14 countries, all of whom were killed. A small plot of land within Smith Point County Park was dedicated for a memorial to commemorate the tragic event. The Families of TWA Flight 800 Association raised the funds for the memorial.
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