Lab Tests Showing Nitrates on Key Aircraft Parts
As a part of the NTSB investigation, Dr. Birkey of NTSB sent
samples from parts CW504 and CW114 to NASA for analysis. He also sent reference
samples taken from the cabin interior. The following two reports from Dr.
Charles Bassett of NASA clearly show that CW504 and CW114 were found to
be contaminated with nitrates and also seat fibers from the aircraft interior.
CW504 was the first significant aircraft part to land in the Debris Field
and therefore likely the first part to leave the aircraft.
Two things make these reports significant. First, the fact that aircraft
seat fibers were stuck to CW504 is highly unusual because this part would
not likely come in contact with the cabin interior with a Center Fuel Tank
Explosion. Second, the presence of Nitrates on these two Center Wing Tank
parts after two weeks of immersion in seawater indicates the possible presence
of explosives. Nitrates are highly soluble in water and the fact that the
parts still contained traces of Nitrates should have prompted further testing
to determine the source of the Nitrates. Instead, Dr. Birkey of NTSB told
Dr. Bassett to stop testing. Why??????
Lab Tests by Dr. Charles Bassett
- Acrobat file
Gif version of Dr. Basset's Tests:
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