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May 11, 1988 · Boeing 737-222 · N9014U
Detroit, MI
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (41 uninjured)
Location
Detroit, MI
Aircraft
Boeing 737-222
Tail Number
N9014U
Operator
United Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI88IA111
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:04 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-222
Tail NumberN9014U
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUnited Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT-8D · Turbofan · 14500
Seats96
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (41 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured41
Total41
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:04
Weather SourceWFAC