SAR Study of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 Crash.

Abstract

At approximately 2340R 29 December 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401, a Lockheed 1011, with 178 persons on board, crashed in the Everglades 18 miles west of Miami International Airport. The aircraft was completely demolished, with wreckage, bodies, and survivors strewn over a wide area. Because of the magnitude of the rescue operation and of the medical emergency caused the study resulted in a number of recommendations concerning preparations for Coast Guard response to future cases of this magnitude. The study and the action to be taken thereon are considered of servicewide interest.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 06, 1974
Accession Number
ADA012223

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Coast Guard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Coast Guard
  • Emergencies
  • Everglades
  • International Airports

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design