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December 27, 1987 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · N72830
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (136 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80
Tail Number
N72830
Operator
Continental Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN88IA043
DURING LANDING ROLL THE ACFT STRUCK A TAXIWAY MARKER. VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED BY RVR TO BE 2200. ACTUAL VISIBILITY WAS NEAR ZERO DUE TO BLOWING SNOW. PLT STATED HE DID NOT LOSE CNTRL BUT FINITE CNTRL NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY AND CROSS WINDS OF 20 GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
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DURING LANDING ROLL THE ACFT STRUCK A TAXIWAY MARKER. VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED BY RVR TO BE 2200. ACTUAL VISIBILITY WAS NEAR ZERO DUE TO BLOWING SNOW. PLT STATED HE DID NOT LOSE CNTRL BUT FINITE CNTRL NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY AND CROSS WINDS OF 20 GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:04 MST
Nearest AirportStapleton (0nm N)
Runway35R
Runway Length12000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD-80
Tail NumberN72830
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorContinental Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-217/A · Turbofan · 20000
Seats170
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (136 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured136
Total136
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Ceiling100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC