| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C5-FBS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 747 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 747-100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 747-122 |
| C/n (msn): | 19875 / 89 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Dabia |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Miami - Opa-locka ExecutiveMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOPF IATA: OPF Local: OPF Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 1997 |
| Photo by: | Streep |
| Photo ID: | 344809 |
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On 24 February 1989 this 747 then N4713U made world headlines, when the forward cargo door ripped open and pulled part of the fuselage skin off and 9 pax lost their lives. After several months of repairs in Honolulu and San Francisco the airplane returned to service with United as N4724U. In 1996 wing damage was discovered so it was stored in Vegas. In March 1997 it was bought by Foutanga Dit Babani Sissoko owner of Air Dabia, and flew Hajj and refugees for several months. This was the first return to the USA. Read "Airscapemag" article on United 811 for the full history. This photo is copyright © Streep, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 March 2021, and has since been viewed 1840 times. |