Southwest Airlines Flight 1248
A snowy landing at Chicago Midway ended beyond the perimeter after delayed reverse thrust. One child in an automobile was killed.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Delayed reverse thrust in airline accidents
Official investigators identified delayed reverse thrust in 2 of the incidents we cover, in 2005. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 December 2005 | Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 | Boeing 737-7H4 | Runway 31C and adjacent roadway, Chicago Midway | 1 on the ground; 0 aboard | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 2 August 2005 | Air France Flight 358 | Airbus A340-313 | Runway 24L and the Etobicoke Creek ravine, Toronto Pearson, Ontario | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Air France Flight 358
A long touchdown in a Toronto thunderstorm left too little runway to stop. The A340 entered a ravine and burned; all 309 occupants escaped.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report