US 1016
2 Jul 1994 · WeatherUSAIR FLIGHT 1016
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 · USAir · Image: Wikimedia Commons
Why it happened
Microburst during a go-around
Wind shear
Go-around thrust response
Storm avoidance
Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
USAir
Route
Columbia (CAE), USA
→ Charlotte (CLT), USA
People
57 on board
37 fatalities
Date
2 Jul 1994
Category
Weather
Microbursts, ice, hail and storms.
THE STORY
A microburst hit during a go-around at Charlotte. The DC-9 crashed into trees and houses short of the runway.