Summary
On December 12, 1985, a Douglas DC-8-63 (N950JW) was involved in an accident near Gander, CA. The accident resulted in 256 fatal injuries.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA86RA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N950JW.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 12, 1985
NTSB Number
DCA86RA010
Location
GANDER, Canada
Event ID
20001214X38384
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
256
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
256
Aircraft Information
Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Model / ICAO
DC-8-63
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA86RA010