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October 3, 1982 · Boeing 727-225A · N817EA
Kenner, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (112 uninjured)
Location
Kenner, LA
Aircraft
Boeing 727-225A
Tail Number
N817EA
Operator
Eastern Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
FTW83IA005
THE PLT DEPARTED WITH A TAIL WIND WHICH EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE COMPONENT. ROTATION WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT THE DEPARTURE THRESHOLD. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AT 25 TO 30 FT AGL WHEN IT WAS 1330 FT BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THERUNWAY. TWO PERSONS IN A PARKING LOT WERE KNOCKED TO THE GROUND.
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THE PLT DEPARTED WITH A TAIL WIND WHICH EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE COMPONENT. ROTATION WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT THE DEPARTURE THRESHOLD. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AT 25 TO 30 FT AGL WHEN IT WAS 1330 FT BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THERUNWAY. TWO PERSONS IN A PARKING LOT WERE KNOCKED TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:06 CDT
Nearest AirportMOISANT (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-225A
Tail NumberN817EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorEastern Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-15 · Turbojet · 15500
Seats170
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (112 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured112
Total112
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC