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October 17, 1983 · British Aircraft Corp Bac 1-11/204/AF 1-11/204/A · N2111J
Washington, DC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (49 uninjured)
Location
Washington, DC
Aircraft
British Aircraft Corp Bac 1-11/204/AF 1-11/204/A
Tail Number
N2111J
Operator
Usair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL84IA024
ON INITIAL CLIMB BUT THE FOWARD RIGHT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR BLEW OPEN FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE ACFT RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE DOOR WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON.
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ON INITIAL CLIMB BUT THE FOWARD RIGHT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR BLEW OPEN FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE ACFT RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE DOOR WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:36 EDT
Nearest AirportWashington Int'L (6nm S)
Runway33
Runway Length5212 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBritish Aircraft Corp Bac 1-11/204/AF 1-11/204/A
Tail NumberN2111J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorUsair
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · SPEY 506-14C · Turbojet
Seats74
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (49 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured49
Total49
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 1 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC