Air disaster

Delta Air Lines Flight 1080

12 Apr 1977 · 33.94° N, 118.41° W

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When
12 Apr 1977
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
33.94° N, 118.41° W
Description
aviation incident

Delta Air Lines Flight 1080

Aviation incident in 1977

Delta Air Lines Flight 1080 was a scheduled flight from San Diego, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, notable for the incident that occurred on April 12, 1977, during the San Diego to Los Angeles leg of the flight. Unbeknownst to the crew, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar's left elevator had become stuck in a fully upwards position.

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