An earlier version of this story misstated the number of people convicted in connection with the theft of parts from the jet and the relationship between two of them. Three people were convicted in the case. A TWA pilot pleaded guilty to theft of government property. A former TWA flight attendant instructor and her husband were found guilty of conspiracy, and aiding and abetting in the theft.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Wreckage from TWA Flight 800 to be destroyed 25 years after crash
The jetliner was decommissioned this month and will be destroyed by the end of the year. The crash left 230 people dead.
By Lori Aratani
July 16, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT