If I recall, the requirement was put in place after TWA Flight 800 crashed into the Atlantic. Although the plane likely crashed due to wiring problems resultin

If I recall, the requirement was put in place after TWA Flight 800 crashed into the Atlantic. Although the plane likely crashed due to wiring problems resulting in a fuel tank explosion, a variety of institutions blamed terrorism and Clinton wanted to be seen as doing something to prevent another disaster. Richard Clarke writes about this in his book, "Against All Enemies": https://viewfromthewing.com/42388/ https://viewfromthewing.com/42388/