Nihon YS-11A-600 accident near West Lafayette, IN

On March 15, 1989, a Nihon YS-11A-600 (airplane) was involved in an accident near West Lafayette, IN. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
March 15, 1989
Place
West Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Nihon YS-11A-600 · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
40.440°N, 86.911°W
NTSB ID
20001213X27867

Official records · CHI89MA057

Conditions

Local time
12:26 PM
Light
Dawn
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Wind
280° at 16 kt, gusts 23
Visibility
8 mi
Cloud ceiling
2,200 ft

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