Douglas DC-8 crash, Feb 16, 1995 (3 killed), Kansas City
Douglas DC-8 accident on February 16, 1995 near Kansas City, Missouri, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Loss of directional control during the...
- Date: February 16, 1995
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, early rotation below the computed speed, and crew inadequately trained for the three-engine takeoff, compounded by a miscalculated Vmcg and crew fatigue.
A DC-8 ferry flight without passengers attempted a three-engine takeoff at Kansas City. The captain rotated early, below the computed speed, and the aircraft lost directional control, lifted off prematurely and hit the ground. All three crew were killed.