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Accident · Minor damage

FAA accident report · Lkheed 10113851 · Jacks Creek, TN · June 16, 1989

Date: June 16, 1989 · 15:20 local
Place: Jacks Creek, TN
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: Air carrier (Part 121)
Operator: DALA
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N721DA
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL89FA161
Reported as: Lkheed 10113851
Reported engine: Rolls-Royce RB21122B02
People aboard: 259
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 25,500 total2,800 in this make and model

N721DARegistration cancelled Feb 20, 2013 · Lockheed L-1011-385-1S/N 193C-1139 · Built 1976 Airframe modelLockheed L-1011-385-1 Engine modelRolls-Royce RB-211-22 seriesTurbo-fan

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What happened

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Encountered severe turbulence in descent. Unbelted passengers injured. 14 miles from a thunderstorm.

As the FAA filed it

ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE IN DESCENT. UNBELTED PASSENGERS INJURED. 14 MILES FROM A THUNDERSTORM.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ATL89FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportJacks Creek, TNFailure of the passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as the airplane encountered unforecast severe clear air turbulence.Jun 16, 1989 · No damage

Other reports on N721DA · 4

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19920620025369INormal Cruise · Los Angeles, CACaptain experienced an illness. Flight engineer occupied left seat and assisted first officer. Landed safely.Jun 20, 1992 Incident 19920423022529ILevel Off Touchdown · New York, NYPilot made a hard landing. Fire on nose wheel assembly. Airport closed.Apr 23, 1992 · Minor damage Incident 19790620016029IOther Ground Ops · Boston, MAWheel transducer cap found missing. Replaced brake, tire and wheel, sensor, spacer and transducerJun 20, 1979 Incident 19780728036719IOther Ground Ops · Boston, MATower advised of fire in center engine during pushback, returned to gate. No evidence of fire found.Jul 28, 1978