Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 May 2001
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-222
Owner/operator: United Airlines
Registration Number: N7274U
Location: Omaha-Eppley Airfield, NE (OMA) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The Boeing 727 N7274U aircraft.The Boeing 727 N7274U aircraft.
Category: Other
A Boeing 727 N7274U experienced significant damage during a hailstorm at Eppley Airport, resulting in its withdrawal from use and transport to Victorville.A Boeing 727 N7274U experienced significant damage during a hailstorm at Eppley Airport, resulting in its withdrawal from use and transport to Victorville.
Description
Several airliners were damaged when a hailstorm struck Eppley Airport. Boeing 727 N7274U suffered substantial damage and was flown to Victorville, CA to be withdrawn from use.
Primary Cause
Severe hailstorm damage to the aircraft.Severe hailstorm damage to the aircraft.Share on:
