USAir Flight 1016
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USAir Flight 1016 was a regularly scheduled flight in the southeastern United States, between Columbia, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]: 1 On July 2, 1994, the flight encountered heavy thunderstorms and microburst-induced windshear while attempting to land, and crashed into heavy trees and a private residence near the airport.[2][3][4][5] The crash and ensuing fire caused 37 fatalities and seriously injured 20 others.[1]: 1
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Accident | |
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Date | July 2, 1994 |
Summary | Crashed on approach due to microburst induced windshear[1] |
Site | Near Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, United States 35°13′3.87″N 80°57′33.57″W |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 |
Operator | USAir |
IATA flight No. | US1016 |
ICAO flight No. | USA1016 |
Call sign | USAIR 1016 |
Registration | N954VJ |
Flight origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
Destination | Charlotte/Douglas International Airport |
Occupants | 57 |
Passengers | 52 |
Crew | 5 |
Fatalities | 37[1] |
Injuries | 20[1] |
Survivors | 20 |
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