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WHERE: Sioux City, IA
WHEN: July 19 1989 3:16pm
DETAILS: Disintegration of rear engine and total loss of hydraulics. Crashed while attempting
to land using only engine thrust for control. Failure to detect a fatigue crack resulting
in the disintigration of the fan disk and loss of all three hydraulic systems.
AIRCRAFT: DC-10-10
REGO: N1819U
Occupants: 11 crew + 287 passengers = 298
Fatalities: 1 crew + 111 passengers = 112
Survivors: 10 crew + 176 passengers = 186


COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING

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Capt Denny Fitch Okay, Back Al!
Capt Al Haynes Lift, throttle!
Capt Al HaynesLift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift, Lift!
GPWS
Whoop Whoop Pull Up!
GPWS
Whoop Whoop Pull Up!
GPWS
Whoop Whoop Pull ...
Capt Al HaynesEverybody stay in brace!
Capt Al Haynes God!
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