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January 17, 1985 · Boeing 727-224 · N79748
Flushing, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (86 uninjured)
Location
Flushing, NY
Aircraft
Boeing 727-224
Tail Number
N79748
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN85IA065
ACFT STRUCK A SEAWALL DIKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 13 AT LA GUADIA AIRPORT, FLUSHING, NY. ACFT CONTINUED ON TO DENVER, CO WHERE UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED MINOR DAMAGE TO TAILSKID AND NUMBER 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED IMCOMPLETE AND INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL FROM RUNWAY AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES AVAILABLE DUE TO POOR WEATHER.
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ACFT STRUCK A SEAWALL DIKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 13 AT LA GUADIA AIRPORT, FLUSHING, NY. ACFT CONTINUED ON TO DENVER, CO WHERE UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED MINOR DAMAGE TO TAILSKID AND NUMBER 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED IMCOMPLETE AND INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL FROM RUNWAY AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES AVAILABLE DUE TO POOR WEATHER.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time11:01 EST
Nearest AirportLaguardia (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-224
Tail NumberN79748
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-15 · Turbofan · 15500
Seats159
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (86 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured86
Total86
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourcePILO