N8790R
Boeing 720-048
Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on March 7, 1972.
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.
Safety history
- December 28, 1970AccidentHull loss
Improper Level Off. Factors: Crew Coordination-Poor
The captain's use of improper techniques in recovering from a high bounce generated by a poorly executed approach and touchdown. Lack of cockpit crew coordination during the approach and attempted recovery contributed to the accident. Full accident record