How Well Do You Know The Dehavilland Comet Crash?

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    Which is the first commercial jetliner produced by DeHavilland?

    • Comet
    • Comet A
    • Comet I
    • Comet XI
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In 1952, the DeHavilland Comet was built as the first production commercial jet airliner which eventually became the first catastrophic failure in a large-scale commercial airliner. Hence, The DeHavilland Comet Crash and has taught engineers innumerable lessons on fatigue failure.

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  • 2. 
    The commercial jetliner was manufactured in... - ProProfs

    The commercial jetliner was manufactured in...

    • Hampshire

    • Hertfordshire

    • Pittsburgh

    • Paris

    Correct Answer
    A. Hertfordshire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire is a county in England, and it is known for its aerospace industry. It is home to several major aircraft manufacturing companies, including Airbus UK and British Aerospace. Therefore, it is likely that the commercial jetliner was manufactured in Hertfordshire.

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  • 3. 
    When did the first fatal accident of Dehavilland Comet occur? - ProProfs

    When did the first fatal accident of Dehavilland Comet occur?

    • 1960

    • 1953

    • 1963

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1953
    Explanation
    The first fatal accident of the Dehavilland Comet occurred in 1953.

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  • 4. 
    The Dan-Air Due Havilland Comet crash in Spain's Montsenyrange was attributed to navigational errors by... - ProProfs

    The Dan-Air Due Havilland Comet crash in Spain's Montsenyrange was attributed to navigational errors by...

    • Weather

    • Air Traffic

    • Pilots

    • Air Traffic and Control Pilots

    Correct Answer
    A. Air Traffic and Control Pilots
    Explanation
    The Dan-Air Due Havilland Comet crash in Spain's Montseny range was attributed to navigational errors by Air Traffic and Control Pilots. This suggests that the crash occurred due to mistakes made by the air traffic controllers and the pilots in charge of the aircraft's navigation. These errors could have resulted in incorrect instructions or miscommunication between the pilots and the air traffic controllers, leading to the crash.

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  • 5. 
    What was the unit cost for Comet 1? - ProProfs

    What was the unit cost for Comet 1?

    • £275,000

    • £1000,000

    • £100,000

    • 500,000

    Correct Answer
    A. £275,000
    Explanation
    The unit cost for Comet 1 was £275,000. This means that each individual Comet 1 aircraft was priced at £275,000.

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  • 6. 
    When was the first flight for Comet 1 prototype? - ProProfs

    When was the first flight for Comet 1 prototype?

    • 1945

    • 1978

    • 2000

    • 1949

    Correct Answer
    A. 1949
    Explanation
    The first flight for the Comet 1 prototype took place in 1949.

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  • 7. 
    The first fatal accident occured during a takeoff at... - ProProfs

    The first fatal accident occured during a takeoff at...

    • Karachi

    • Montsenyrange

    • Bombay

    • Tripoli

    Correct Answer
    A. Karachi
    Explanation
    The first fatal accident occurred during a takeoff at Karachi.

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  • 8. 
    The Comet was involved in ____ hull-loss accidents. - ProProfs

    The Comet was involved in ____ hull-loss accidents.

    • 10

    • 11

    • 26

    • 29

    Correct Answer
    A. 26
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 26. This means that the Comet was involved in a total of 26 hull-loss accidents.

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  • 9. 
    The terrorist bombing of Cyprus Airways Flight 284 off the Turkish coast occurred in... - ProProfs

    The terrorist bombing of Cyprus Airways Flight 284 off the Turkish coast occurred in...

    • 1987

    • 1967

    • 1960

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1967
    Explanation
    The terrorist bombing of Cyprus Airways Flight 284 off the Turkish coast occurred in 1967.

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  • 10. 
    What happened to the proposed Comet 5 prototype? - ProProfs

    What happened to the proposed Comet 5 prototype?

    • It crashed

    • It was bombed

    • It was never built

    • It was stolen

    Correct Answer
    A. It was never built
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the proposed Comet 5 prototype was never built. This implies that the aircraft was never constructed or completed. There is no information provided about any accidents, attacks, or thefts involving the prototype. Therefore, the most reasonable explanation is that the project to build the Comet 5 was abandoned or canceled before it could be realized.

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