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WHERE: Dallas, TX (USA)
WHEN: August 31 1988 9:00am
DETAILS: Stalled and crashed during takeoff. Improperly set flaps and slats and failure of the takeoff safety warning system.
AIRCRAFT: B-727-232
REGO: N473DA
Occupants: 7 crew + 101 passengers = 108
Fatalities: 2 crew + 12 passengers = 14
Survivors: 5 crew + 89 passengers = 94


COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING

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1st OFFICER: Power's set, engine instruments look good, airspeed's coming up both sides.
2nd OFFICER: 80 knots.
1st OFFICER: Engine failure.
1st OFFICER: We got an engine failure.
1st OFFICER:We're not gonna make it.
CAPTAIN: 140 knots.
CAPTAIN: Full power up.
[Impact and Screams]




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