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An elevator began moving at the moment an architecture student began to board, pinning him between the elevator floor and ceiling of the floor he was departing. [64] Xiamen, China: 1 0 2023-08-01 An elevator at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, crashed to the ground, killing doctor Vwaere Diaso. [65] Lagos, Nigeria: 1 15 2023-10-26
The accident was investigated by the Civil Aeronautics Board, which concluded its probable cause was the loss of a 5/16 inch bolt which fell out of the elevator control mechanism during the climb from Chicago, resulting in an abrupt pitch up followed by a stall and crash. [3] [4]
TWA Flight 529 crashed on takeoff from Chicago Midway International Airport on September 1, 1961, killing all 78 people on board. A bolt had fallen out of the elevator system, resulting in an abrupt pitch up and stall. United Airlines Flight 389 crashed into Lake Michigan near Lake Forest, Illinois, on August 16, 1965, killing all 30 on board.
Six people, including a pregnant woman, got into the elevator after leaving a restaurant on the 95th floor of the 875 North Michigan Avenue building. Elevator in Chicago skyscraper plunges 84 ...
The accident killed 88 passengers and crew, but one man survived and sustained serious injuries, however he died over 4 months later of his injuries in hospital. November 27, 1973: Delta Air Lines Flight 516 , a DC-9, crashed into approach lights during a thunderstorm at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport , injuring 75 passengers and severely ...
The family of a 30-year-old man who was crushed to death in a freak elevator accident is speaking out following the horrific incident. Samuel Waisbren was about to exit the elevator of his 23 ...
The flight encountered severe vertical windshear during approach, causing a rapid descent and crash. Contributing to the accident was the captain's decision to continue with the approach in spite of the (albeit limited) severe weather reports. December 29, 1972 101 75 75 Eastern Air Lines Flight 401: Everglades: Florida: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Though some victims suffered critical injuries, none were life-threatening, according to health officials