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December 19, 1988 · Lockheed L-1011
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 19, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Lockheed L-1011
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ATL89IA057
1ST OFFICER WAS OBSERVED TO BE SICK & WAS REPLACED ON THE FLT PRIOR TO DEPARTING THE ORIGINATING CITY. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE WAS CONFRONTED BY AN INTERVENTION GROUP REGARDING HIS CONDITION AND REQUESTED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMPANY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN. THE 1ST OFFICER WAS DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ALCOHOL REHABILITATION TREATMENT.
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1ST OFFICER WAS OBSERVED TO BE SICK & WAS REPLACED ON THE FLT PRIOR TO DEPARTING THE ORIGINATING CITY. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE WAS CONFRONTED BY AN INTERVENTION GROUP REGARDING HIS CONDITION AND REQUESTED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMPANY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN. THE 1ST OFFICER WAS DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ALCOHOL REHABILITATION TREATMENT.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportWilliam B Hartsfield Intl (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLockheed L-1011
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT-9D · Turbofan · 45000
Seats325
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0