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April 29, 1985 · Boeing 737-300 · N300SW
Amarillo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 132 uninjured
Location
Amarillo, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 737-300
Tail Number
N300SW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85FA202
THE ACFT LANDED IN A THUNDERSTORM, WINDS RECORDED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT EXCEEDED THE LIMITS RECOMMENDED FOR FULL REVERSE THRUST. THE ACFT HYDROPLANED, WEATHER-COCKED SLIGHTLY, AND SLID OFF THE DOWNWIND SIDE OF THE 300 FT WIDE RWY. THE NOSEWHEEL COLLAPSED AT IMPACT WITH A RWY LIGHT, AND PENETRATED THE PRESSURE VESSEL. ONE PASSENGER REPORTED A MINOR INJURY DURING THE EVACUATION. REVERSE THRUST WAS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE ROLLOUT; HYDROPLANE SKID MARKS EXTENDED FROM AT OR NEAR THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN POINT TO DEPARTURE FROM THE RWY.
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THE ACFT LANDED IN A THUNDERSTORM, WINDS RECORDED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT EXCEEDED THE LIMITS RECOMMENDED FOR FULL REVERSE THRUST. THE ACFT HYDROPLANED, WEATHER-COCKED SLIGHTLY, AND SLID OFF THE DOWNWIND SIDE OF THE 300 FT WIDE RWY. THE NOSEWHEEL COLLAPSED AT IMPACT WITH A RWY LIGHT, AND PENETRATED THE PRESSURE VESSEL. ONE PASSENGER REPORTED A MINOR INJURY DURING THE EVACUATION. REVERSE THRUST WAS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE ROLLOUT; HYDROPLANE SKID MARKS EXTENDED FROM AT OR NEAR THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN POINT TO DEPARTURE FROM THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:17 CDT
Nearest AirportAmarillo Intl (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length13502 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-300
Tail NumberN300SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CFM-56-3 · Turbofan · 22000
Seats137
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 132 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured132
Total133
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 20 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:16
Weather SourceWFAC