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March 31, 1986 · Boeing 767-222 · N609UA
San Fransisco, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (192 uninjured)
Location
San Fransisco, CA
Aircraft
Boeing 767-222
Tail Number
N609UA
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
LAX86MA161
WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 3000 FEET AGL, DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB PHASE OF THE FLIGHT, BOTH ENGINES FLAMED OUT. THE CREW WAS ABLE TO RESTART BOTH ENGINES AND RETURN TO THE AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
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WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 3000 FEET AGL, DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB PHASE OF THE FLIGHT, BOTH ENGINES FLAMED OUT. THE CREW WAS ABLE TO RESTART BOTH ENGINES AND RETURN TO THE AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time15:04 PST
Nearest AirportSan Francisco (5nm NNE)
Runway1R
Runway Length9500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 767-222
Tail NumberN609UA
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT9D-7R4D · Turbofan · 42500
Seats252
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (192 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured192
Total192
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:14
Weather SourceWFAC