Were there any fatalities in the 1991-07-10 L'Express Airlines Flight 508 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-07-10 involved a L'Express Airlines Flight 508, at United States.

L'Express Airlines Flight 508 Crashes in Birmingham, Killing 13

On July 10, 1991, a L'Express Airlines Flight 508 was involved in an aviation accident near United States. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The captain's decision to attempt an instrument approach into severe thunderstorms resulting in a loss of control of the airplane. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

On July 10, 1991, a L'Express Airlines Beechcraft C99 operating as Flight 508 crashed while attempting an ILS approach to Birmingham Municipal Airport, killing 13 of 15 occupants and injuring four people on the ground.

Accident Overview

On July 10, 1991, L'Express Airlines Flight 508, a Beechcraft C99, was operating a scheduled service originating in New Orleans with an intermediate stop in Mobile, en route to Birmingham, Alabama. While attempting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to Runway 5 at Birmingham Municipal Airport, the aircraft crashed in the Fairview area near Five Points West in the Ensley neighborhood.

Crash and Aftermath

The impact destroyed two homes and injured four persons on the ground. Of the 15 occupants aboard the aircraft, 13 sustained fatal injuries. The accident remains the deadliest commercial aviation accident in Alabama history.

Investigation and Cause

Investigators attributed the cause of the crash to the captain's decision to attempt an instrument approach into severe thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.

Probable cause

The captain's decision to attempt an instrument approach into severe thunderstorms resulting in a loss of control of the airplane.

1991-07-10: L'Express Airlines Flight 508 — United States