So was it a CRJ that crashed or was it an actual larger jet(MD-88,90). I was news blind most of today, so I only caught bits and pieces I thought I heard there were 88 on board, but I could be wrong.
What a real shame!!!!!!!
Runway 8/26
Dimensions: 3500 x 75 ft. / 1067 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt/concrete, in poor condition
CONC IS SEVERELY CRACKED.
Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 12500 lbs
Date: August 27, 2006 Time: 06:07
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Operator: Comair/Delta Connection Flight: 5191
AC Type: Canadair CL-600-2B19 (CJR200)
Reg: N431CA cn: 7472
Serial Number 7472 Type Registration Corporation
Manufacturer Name BOMBARDIER INC Certificate Issue Date 01/30/2001
Model CL-600-2B19 Status Valid
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Type Engine Turbo-Fan
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 51223410
MFR Year 2001 Fractional Owner NO
Model / Series: CL-600-2B19 or CL-601R
Specification basis: RAD-601R-202 Rev. B, February 01, 2000
GECAS purchase agreement Change Requests (CR)
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GECAS Proprietary 1 01 November 2001
General Information
Engine installation: 2 x CF34-3B1
Take off thrust - normal 8,729 lbs
- max 9,220 lbs
Maximum Ramp Weight: 24,109 kgs / 53,150 lbs
Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW): 23,995 kgs / 52,900 lbs (CR 00-014)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW): 21,319 kgs / 47,000 lbs
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW): 19,958 kgs / 44,000 lbs