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December 23, 2009 · Boeing 737 823 · N977AN
Kingston, JM
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
15 injuries (14 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 139 uninjured
Location
Kingston, JM
Aircraft
Boeing 737 823
Tail Number
N977AN
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA10RA017
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:22 UTC
Nearest AirportNorman Manley International (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length8911 ft
Runway Width151 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 823
Tail NumberN977AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary15 injuries (14 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 139 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious14
Minor1
Uninjured139
Total154
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 14 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC