Air disaster

United Airlines Flight 585

3 Mar 1991 · 38.74° N, 104.71° W

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When
3 Mar 1991
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
38.74° N, 104.71° W
Description
1991 aviation accident in Colorado, USA
Deaths
5
Injured
0

United Airlines Flight 585

1991 aviation accident in Colorado

United Airlines Flight 585 was a scheduled passenger flight on March 3, 1991, from Denver to Colorado Springs, Colorado, carrying 20 passengers and 5 crew members. The Boeing 737-200 experienced a rudder hardover while on final approach to runway 35 at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, causing the plane to roll over and enter an uncontrolled dive. All on board died on impact.

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