Incident Overview
On January 13, 1999, a Boeing 727-214 operated by American Trans Air was involved in an aviation accident near New York-La Guardia Airport (LGA/KLGA). The incident occurred in close proximity to the airport, though specific details regarding the nature of the accident, such as the phase of flight or contributing factors, remain unrecorded in the initial report.
Operator and Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 727-214, a trijet narrow-body airliner, operated by American Trans Air at the time. The airline, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, was a major charter and scheduled carrier during that period. No registration information for the aircraft was provided in the source.
Casualties and Damage
According to official records, no fatalities were reported as a result of the accident. The source does not specify any injuries or the extent of damage to the aircraft. The incident is catalogued in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, which documents thousands of aviation occurrences.
Investigation and Context
The source does not include details from a formal investigation, such as ATC involvement, weather conditions, or a probable cause determination. The limited information places this event within the broader context of historical aviation safety analysis, where cross-referencing with primary sources aids researchers in identifying trends.