DCA89RA023

NTSB accident investigation · Boeing 707 · Santa Maria, Portugal · February 8, 1989

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
February 8, 1989
Place
Santa Maria, Portugal
Injuries
144 fatal
Aircraft
N7231TBoeing 707
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Safety recommendations
Yes
FAA report
19890208001989A
Case key
15924

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Aircraft

Registration
N7231T
Reported as
Boeing 707
Flight
Part 121
Operator
Independent Air, Inc.

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