MS-011
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Overview of the Collection | |
| Creator: | Negroni, Christine. |
| Title: | Christine Negroni papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1964-2007 |
| Quantity: | 12.8 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Christine Negroni is an aviation writer, investigator, and journalist. This collection contains interviews, notes, government documents, and other materials she used for research for her book Deadly Departure: Why the Experts Failed to Prevent the TWA 800 Disaster and How It Could Happen Again. |
| Identification: | MS-011 |
| Language: | Material in English |
| Repository: |
Aviation Safety and Security Archives, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Road Prescott, Arizona 86301-3720 Phone: 928-777-3949 E-mail: prasasa@erau.edu |
Christine Negroni is an aviation writer, investigator, and journalist. She has worked as a television correspondent with CBS News, CNN, and various local television stations. Ms. Negroni served on the FAA's Aging Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee, representing the National Air Disaster Alliance. She lectures on aviation and air safety to schools and organizations and is interviewed frequently on American and British television. Ms. Negroni lectured and was honored at a book signing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus, in February of 2007.
The Christine Negroni papers consist of interviews, notes, government documents, and other materials used for research for her book Deadly Departure: Why the Experts Failed to Prevent the TWA 800 Disaster and How It Could Happen Again (New York: Cliff Street Books, 2000).
The papers include documents related to the government investigation of the accident and lawsuits arising from the accident, as well as information about the passengers and crew members who died when TWA Flight 800 suffered an explosion shortly after takeoff on 17 July 1996. Also included is background material on the Boeing 747 and on aviation safety issues, particularly fuel tanks, electrical systems, and fire.
The collection also includes copies of the book Deadly Departure..., as well as material related to a 2007 presentation and book signing that Negroni did at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona.
One file is restricted until 2057; there are no access restrictions on the remainder of the collection.
[Item title or description]. Christine Negroni papers (MS-011). Aviation Safety and Security Archives, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona.