Fire Over the Atlantic: The Mystery of TWA Flight 800

Catastrophe strikes July 17, 1996, as TWA Flight 800 explodes 12 minutes after taking off from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Forensic experts and law enforcement agencies launch a desperate 16-month investigation, with their first priority being the recovery of the remains of the 230 passengers who perished.

Speculation, conspiracy and terrorism theories abound while new evidence retrieved daily from the ocean floor spawns more questions than answers.

After months of tedious investigation, officials rushed to reassemble the remains of TWA 800; yet more conspiracy theories emerged as the public hearings began.

Experts and insiders displeased with the investigation make accusations.

Crash victims a remembered with love as their families move on; after the official probe ends, independent investigators continue to search for more clues.