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April 1, 1987 · Boeing 727-295 · N1643
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 95 uninjured
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Boeing 727-295
Tail Number
N1643
Operator
Piedmont Aviation
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ATL87LA102
AN 84 YEAR-OLD MALE PAX GOT UP FROM HIS SEAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND HEADED TOWARD THE AFT LAVATORIES. THE SEAT BELT AND NO SMOKING SIGNS WERE STILL ILLUMINATED. THE ACFT WAS AT ABOUT 1000 FT AGL AND IN A STEEP CLIMB ATTITUDE. THE PAX FELL FACE FORWARD TOWARD THE REAR OF THE PLANE AND BROKE HIS HIP.
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AN 84 YEAR-OLD MALE PAX GOT UP FROM HIS SEAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND HEADED TOWARD THE AFT LAVATORIES. THE SEAT BELT AND NO SMOKING SIGNS WERE STILL ILLUMINATED. THE ACFT WAS AT ABOUT 1000 FT AGL AND IN A STEEP CLIMB ATTITUDE. THE PAX FELL FACE FORWARD TOWARD THE REAR OF THE PLANE AND BROKE HIS HIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:13 EST
Nearest AirportMiami Intl (2nm W)
Runway27L
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-295
Tail NumberN1643
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorPiedmont Aviation
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-15 · Turbofan · 16000
Seats164
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 95 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured95
Total96
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC