On September 16, 1987, a Boeing 727 (registration N8857E) operated by Eastern Airlines,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Tulsa, OK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Boeing 727 on a domestic passenger flight encountered gusts and turbulence during flare, resulting in a hard landing despite windshear warnings from tower controllers.
What happened
The crew of a Boeing 727 aircraft operating a domestic passenger flight initiated an approach to a runway that had known crosswind and tailwind components. As the aircraft was on final approach, tower controllers restated the wind conditions and issued a windshear warning. On short final at flare, the aircraft experienced gusts and turbulence resulting in a hard landing.
The investigation
The source text does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical examination or findings beyond the immediate operational events described.
What happened in the 16 Sept 1987 Boeing 727 accident near Tulsa, OK?
A Boeing 727 on a domestic passenger flight encountered gusts and turbulence during flare, resulting in a hard landing despite windshear warnings from tower controllers.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Sept 1987 involved a Boeing 727, registration N8857E, operated by Eastern Airlines,inc., at Tulsa, OK.
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