Date: | August 31, 1988 |
Location: | Dallas, Texas |
Aircraft: | Boeing B-727-232 Adv |
Reg: | N473DA |
Airline: | Delta Air Lines |
Flight No: | 1141 |
Fatalities: | 108 : 14 |
The B727 stalled and crashed during takeoff, hitting a ILS localizer antenna, 1,000 feet beyond the end of the runway. The crew improperly set the flaps and slats. The takeoff safety warning system also failed to function properly. |