American Airlines Flight 723 Accident (N94255)

Flight Details and Initial Operations American Airlines Flight 723 was a scheduled flight from Boston, Massachusetts, to Chicago, Illinois, with intermediate stops including Hartford, Connecticut, and Albany, New York. The crew consisted of Captain J. W. Stentz, First Officer W. J. Schanken, and Stewardess J. G. Thornquist. The aircraft arrived at Bradley Field, serving Hartford and Springfield, at 0657. The gross takeoff weight at Hartford was 37,889 pounds, within the allowable limit of 40,503 pounds, and the load was properly distributed. The flight departed Bradley Field at 0714 with 25 passengers, advising the tower it was proceeding to Albany under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).