Optional Written Assignment 4. Deadline: November 15th

Write a report about a well-known accident 

(Exercise j, page 45, English for Science and Engineering)

Research and prepare a report about an accident. Describe what caused the accident (mechanical failure, electrical failure, materials failure, human error, etc.), how the accident could have been avoided, and what happened as a consequence of the accident.

Write between 170 - 270 words. 

At the end of your report, include a list of the websites you consulted (use the heading "References") and send your activity.

Here are some websites that contain accident investigation reports:

http://www.nist.gov/el/disasterstudies/

http://www.csb.gov/investigations/investigations.aspx?Type=2&F_All=y

http://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/reports.html

http://www.scientificamerican.com/search/?q=accident+report&x=12&y=13