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Aviation accident ATL89FA161

SERS · LOCKHEED L1011-385-1 · 1989-06-16 · JACKS CREEK, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number
ATL89FA161
Event ID
20001213X28483
Type
Accident
Date
1989-06-16
Location
JACKS CREEK, TN, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
7
Minor
23
Uninjured
259
Total aboard
289

Aircraft

Make
LOCKHEED
Model
L1011-385-1
Registration
N721DA
FAR Part
121
Engines
3
Damage

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PASSENGERS TO REMAIN SEATED WITH THEIR SEAT BELTS FASTENED AS THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED UNFORECAST SEVERE CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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