Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 August 1992
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27
Owner/operator: Airlift International
Registration Number: N273RD
Location: Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, including wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.The entire aircraft structure, including wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
Category: Other
A significant aviation incident occurred due to the impact of Hurricane Andrew. The aircraft sustained damage and was lost.A significant aviation incident occurred due to the impact of Hurricane Andrew. The aircraft sustained damage and was lost.
Description
Destroyed by Hurricane Andrew.
Primary Cause
Hurricane Andrew’s powerful winds and torrential rainfall caused structural damage to the aircraft, leading to a catastrophic failure.Hurricane Andrew’s powerful winds and torrential rainfall caused structural damage to the aircraft, leading to a catastrophic failure.Share on:
