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Code Number:    TAWV01P01_15

Title: Aborted Take-off at JFK, July 30, 1992, Trans World Airlines, TWA, Lockheed L-1011

Notes: TWA Flight 843 (TW843, TWA843) was a TWA passenger flight that crashed after an aborted takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) to San Francisco International Airport (California) in July of 1992. Despite a ferocious fire after the crash, the crew was able to evacuate all passengers from the aircraft. There was no loss of life.

In addition to the 9 flight attendants on board, there were 5 additional off-duty flight attendants, who assisted in the evacuation. Subsequently, although only 3 of 8 doors were available for use, the evacuation was completed within 2 minutes.

Aborted Takeoff
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Passengers 280
Crew 12
Injuries 10
Fatalities 0
Survivors 292 (all)
Tail number N11002

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