September 22 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Question 1 of 5

Which squadron was the E-3B aircraft assigned to at the time of the September 22, 1995 crash?

Question 2 of 5

What species of bird caused the loss of thrust in the number 1 and 2 engines?

Question 3 of 5

Which combination of factors most directly prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude after the bird strike?

Question 4 of 5

How many seconds elapsed between lift‑off and impact?

Question 5 of 5

Approximately how far from the end of runway 06 did the aircraft impact?

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A US Air Force E-3B Sentry crashed into a wooded area near Elmendorf AFB after ingesting Canada geese, killing all 24 crewmembers on board.