TWA Flight 843
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 30, 1992 |
| Type | Aborted Takeoff |
| Site | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Passengers | 280 |
| Crew | 12 |
| Injuries | 10 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Survivors | 292 (all) |
| Aircraft type | Lockheed L-1011 |
| Operator | Trans World Airlines |
| Tail number | N11002 |
TWA Flight 843 (TW843, TWA843) was a TWA passenger flight that crashed after an aborted takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) to San Francisco International Airport (California) in July of 1992. Despite a ferocious fire after the crash, the crew was able to evacuate all passengers from the aircraft. There was no loss of life.
In addition to the 9 flight attendants on board, there were 5 additional off-duty flight attendants, who assisted in the evacuation. Although only 3 of 8 doors were available for use, the evacuation was completed within 2 minutes.[1]
