On This Day August 31 1988 – Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 Crashed During Takeoff From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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Pete

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On This Day August 31 1988 – Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 Crashed During Takeoff From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

On this day August 31 1988, Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashed during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Boeing 727 failed to lift off properly, veered off the runway, and broke apart in a fiery crash.

The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to 108 others. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that improper configuration of the aircraft for takeoff and lack of crew coordination were the key contributing factors. The incident...
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