Events tagged with "flushing bay"

Historical Events tagged with "flushing bay"

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Accidents & Tragedies

USAir Flight 405's Takeoff Mishap

March 22nd, 1992 32 years ago

USAir Flight 405 was a scheduled domestic flight from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport to Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after taking off, the aircraft encountered ice accumulation on its wings. The pilots struggled to gain altitude, ultimately leading to a crash in Flushing Bay. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 27 lives and raised significant concerns regarding aircraft safety in icy conditions, prompting investigations and several studies into the effects of ice accumulation on flight performance.