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December 13, 1991 · Boeing 727-223 · N892AA
St. Thomas
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (107 uninjured)
Location
St. Thomas
Aircraft
Boeing 727-223
Tail Number
N892AA
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA92IA046
THE COMMERCIAL AIRLINER ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND BOTH WING TIPS CONTACTED THE GROUND RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. THE CAPTAIN EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND THE AIRPLANE DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT FOR A GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE.
Full Narrative
THE COMMERCIAL AIRLINER ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND BOTH WING TIPS CONTACTED THE GROUND RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. THE CAPTAIN EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND THE AIRPLANE DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:30 UTC
Nearest AirportCyril E. King (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length5345 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-223
Tail NumberN892AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8-15A · Turbojet · 15500
Seats150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (107 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured107
Total107
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC