Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 September 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C
Owner/operator: Southern Flyer Inc
Registration Number: N37906
Location: Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport, MS (HBG) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including its wings, fuselage, and tail.The entire Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including its wings, fuselage, and tail.
Category: Other
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair due to a severe hurricane, specifically impacting Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HBG).A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair due to a severe hurricane, specifically impacting Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HBG).
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Frederick at Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport, MS (HBG).
Primary Cause
Hurricane Frederick caused catastrophic structural damage to the airport’s infrastructure.Hurricane Frederick caused catastrophic structural damage to the airport’s infrastructure.Share on:
