On 9 Jan 1997, an Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia operated by Delta Connection, opb Comair was involved in an aviation accident near near Monroe, MI. 29 people were killed. The investigation identified atmospheric icing as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On January 9, 1997, Comair Flight 3272, an Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia, crashed while approaching Detroit, killing all 29 aboard.
Background
Comair Flight 3272 was a scheduled domestic passenger service operated by Comair. The flight number was 3272. It was traveling from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The aircraft used was an Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia.
Accident
On January 9, 1997, at 15:54 Eastern Standard Time, the flight was on approach to Detroit. During the approach, the aircraft suddenly pitched nose-down and crashed. The accident occurred approximately 18 miles southwest of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Fatalities
All 29 people on board—passengers and crew—died in the accident.