Douglas DC-8 crash, Mar 12, 1991, New York-JFK
Douglas DC-8 accident on March 12, 1991 near New York-JFK, New York, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The flight engineer miscalculated the...
- Date: March 12, 1991
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: New York-JFK, New York, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The flight engineer miscalculated the takeoff weight and gave incorrect takeoff speeds and trim; the captain did not adequately supervise, and the operator's oversight and crew scheduling were deficient.
A DC-8 cargo flight from New York-JFK rejected its takeoff at rotation because it would not fly at the speed used. The flight engineer had calculated speeds for 100,000 lb less than the actual weight. The aircraft hit ILS equipment, the gear collapsed, and it was destroyed by fire, with no fatalities.