Douglas DC-10 crash, Dec 23, 1983, Anchorage-Ted Stevens...
Douglas DC-10 accident on December 23, 1983 near Anchorage-Ted Stevens Intl, Alaska, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: December 23, 1983
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-10
- Location: Anchorage-Ted Stevens Intl, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Korean Air DC 10 freighter taxied onto the wrong runway in dense fog at Anchorage and began its takeoff roll, colliding with a Piper Navajo Chieftain. It overran the runway, caught fire and was destroyed, and the three crew were seriously injured. The investigation blamed crew disorientation during taxi, with fog and poor signage contributing.