On December 1st, 1984, after more than four years of preparation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a pilotless Boeing 720 was deliberately crashed in the Mojave Desert. The objective of the deliberate crash was to demonstrate how an anti-misting fuel additive could help reduce post-crash fires. The test was also designed to try out new seatbelt technology and to evaluate the cabin's structural integrity.
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