United Airlines Flight 823

United Airlines Flight 823

The aircraft that crashed, at Chicago International Airport in 1963
Accident summary
Date 9 July 1964 (1964-07-09)
Summary Loss of control after in-flight fire
Site Cocke County, near Parrottsville, Tennessee, United States
36°1′36.51″N 83°3′41.19″W / 36.0268083°N 83.0614417°W / 36.0268083; -83.0614417Coordinates: 36°1′36.51″N 83°3′41.19″W / 36.0268083°N 83.0614417°W / 36.0268083; -83.0614417
Passengers 35
Crew 4
Fatalities 39
Injuries (non-fatal) 0
Missing 0
Survivors 0
Aircraft type Vickers Viscount 745D
Operator United Airlines
Registration N7405
Flight origin Philadelphia International Airport (PHL/KPHL), Pennsylvania
Stopover Washington-National Airport (DCA/KDCA), DC
Last stopover Knoxville-McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS/KTYS), Tennessee
Destination Huntsville International Airport (HSV/KHSV), Alabama

United Airlines Flight 823 was a scheduled flight from Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania to Huntsville International Airport, Alabama with 39 on board. On 9 July 1964 at approximately 18:15 EST, the aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 745D, registration N7405,[1] crashed 2.25 mi (3.62 km) northeast of Parrottsville, Tennessee after experiencing an uncontrollable fire on board, killing all 39.[2] The fire of unknown origin occurred in the passenger cabin.[3] One passenger abandoned the aircraft through the No.4 escape window prior to impact but did not survive the free-fall. "The Board is unable to identify the source of fuel, the ignition point of the fire, or the cause of the final manoeuvre."[4] The Probable Cause finding was "The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was an uncontrollable in-flight fire, of undetermined origin, in the fuselage, which resulted in a loss of control of the aircraft."[5]

The accident triggered an investigation of the Lockheed L-109C Flight Data Recorder which resulted in modifications of that device and revision of the standards for all recorders. Also addressed were potential problems with the Pyrene Duo Head Model DCD-10 for the underfloor baggage and heater compartments. There was an Airworthiness Directive issued. Revisions were made to the Pilot's Manual, Viscount Maintenance and Instruction, and Accessories Manuals.[6]

United used the Flight 823 designation on its Washington-Dulles to Mexico City, Mexico route.

References

  1. ↑ "FAA Registry". Federal Aviation Administration.
  2. ↑ "Aircraft Accident Report, United Air Lines, Inc., Vickers Viscount, Near Parrottsville Tennessee, page 3". Civil Aeronautics Board. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Aircraft Accident Report, United Air Lines, Inc., Vickers Viscount, Near Parrottsville Tennessee, pages 14-15". Civil Aeronautics Board. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Aircraft Accident Report, United Air Lines, Inc., Vickers Viscount, Near Parrottsville Tennessee, page 15". Civil Aeronautics Board. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Aircraft Accident Report, United Air Lines, Inc., Vickers Viscount, Near Parrottsville Tennessee, page 15". Civil Aeronautics Board. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Aircraft Accident Report, United Air Lines, Inc., Vickers Viscount, Near Parrottsville Tennessee, attachments 1-". Civil Aeronautics Board. Retrieved June 20, 2016.

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