N1335U (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31) — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

April 4, 1977AccidentHull loss
Compressor Stalls; Other; Overheated; Hail; Thunderstorm Activity. Factors: Failure To Keep Flight Properly Advised; Improper In-Flight Decisions Or Planning
Douglas DC-9 · 62 fatalities
Total and unique loss of thrust from both engines while the aircraft was penetrating an area of severe thunderstorms. The loss of thrust was caused by the ingestion of massive amounts of water and hail which, in combination with thrust lever movement, induced severe stalling in and major damage to the engine compressors. Full accident record