24 Jun 1994: British Aerospace 3201 Jetstream 32 — United Express, opb Atlantic Coast Airlines

No fatalities • Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)

Accident narrative

On Friday, June 24, 1994, a United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, United States, after its pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland, maneuvered the bomber beyond its operational limits and lost control. The aircraft stalled, fell to the ground and exploded, killing Holland and the other three crew aboard. The crash was captured on video and was shown repeatedly on news broadcasts throughout the world.

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Same operator

  • 24 Oct 2002 — Canadair CRJ-200ER (United Express, opb Atlantic Coast Airlines)
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  • 9 Mar 2002 — Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER (United Express, opb Atlantic Coast Airlines)
  • 29 Dec 2000 — British Aerospace 4101 Jetstream 41 (United Express, opb Atlantic Coast Airlines)
  • 20 Oct 2000 — British Aerospace 3201 Jetstream 31 (United Express, opb Atlantic Coast Airlines)

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Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q794998. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).

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