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1983-01-11

United Airlines 2885

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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-54F · United Airlines

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Record overview

United Airlines 2885, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-54F, was involved in an aviation accident on 1983-01-11 while operating from DTW to LAX. The recorded location is Detroit-Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW).

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United Airlines 2885 accident — Detroit-Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW), 1983-01-11 — photo 1
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Location
Detroit-Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW)
Route
DTW → LAX
Registration
N8053U
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