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L 188 electra, n357q kansas city, kansas january 9, 1985 was on january 9, 1985, about 0701 c. Flight data recorder fdr 1 0 as required by air navigation legislation. About the lockheed l 188 electra plan this plan is 16. The decade began with the carriers operating all piston engine aircraft and concluded with a number of turboprop powered types being. Jul 16, 2003 at 1221 mst, the electra struck the terrain on the side of a steep ridge at about 3900 feet above sea level. At approximately 0059 the first officer requested taxi instruc. Temporary revisions trs apply to this mmel, which have been. Construction list l188 electra serial line no model reg currentlast operator status. Converted lockheed l188 electra for fsx flight sim news. Lockheed l188 aircraft flight planning manual, disclaimer. After the bird dog had turned about 300 degrees, the aao saw the electra in the left bank for about three seconds before it struck the terrain and exploded.
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