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July 14, 1988 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · N253A
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (126 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD80
Tail Number
N253A
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI88IA165
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time05:53 CDT
Nearest AirportO'Hare International (0nm N)
Runway14L
Runway Length10003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD80
Tail NumberN253A
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-217 · Turbofan · 20000
Seats170
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (126 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured126
Total126
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC