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March 30, 1983 · Boeing 727-222 · N7441U
Des Moines, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (44 uninjured)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Aircraft
Boeing 727-222
Tail Number
N7441U
Operator
United Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MKC83IA083
THE RIGHT LEADING EDGE SLAT WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE ACFT TAXIED ONTO A CLOSED & THUSLY MARKED TAXIWAY. THE CLOSED TAXIWAY WAS NOT SHOWN AS CLOSED ON THE CHARTS AND NO NOTAM WAS ISSUED. THE SKY WS OBSCURED & VISIBILITY WAS 1/2 MILE IN FOG.
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THE RIGHT LEADING EDGE SLAT WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE ACFT TAXIED ONTO A CLOSED & THUSLY MARKED TAXIWAY. THE CLOSED TAXIWAY WAS NOT SHOWN AS CLOSED ON THE CHARTS AND NO NOTAM WAS ISSUED. THE SKY WS OBSCURED & VISIBILITY WAS 1/2 MILE IN FOG.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time06:50 CST
Nearest AirportDes Moines (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-222
Tail NumberN7441U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorUnited Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT-8D-15 · Turbofan
Seats159
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (44 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured44
Total44
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind170°
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC