American Airlines Flight 1572
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American Airlines Flight 1572 was a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport on November 12, 1995. The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 struck trees and an instrument landing system (ILS) antenna during landing, causing $9 million in damage to the aircraft.[1]: 1, 11
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Accident | |
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Date | November 12, 1995 |
Summary | Controlled flight into terrain due to incorrect altimeter settings and pilot error[1] |
Site | Peak Mountain, East Granby, Connecticut, United States |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | McDonnell Douglas MD-83 |
Operator | American Airlines |
IATA flight No. | AA1572 |
ICAO flight No. | AAL1572 |
Call sign | AMERICAN 1572 |
Registration | N566AA |
Flight origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois |
Destination | Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Connecticut |
Occupants | 78 |
Passengers | 73 |
Crew | 5 |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injuries | 1 |
Survivors | 78 |
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