An error during approach led to a higher-than-normal speed as the aircraft crossed the runway threshold without applying maximum flap settings as per standard procedures for St Thomas. A turbulent gust caused further complications leading to an overrun of the runway.
"I just knew something was wrong," said a passenger recounting their experience to The San Diego Union.
The captain attempted a go-around maneuver but faced delays in engine response resulting in insufficient speed for takeoff. Full brakes were applied too late leading to impact with airport structures followed by fire and smoke engulfing parts of the aircraft.
"I saw it coming," recalled a gas station attendant who witnessed the crash as told to The New York Times.
Firefighters arrived swiftly but faced obstacles including live power lines and parked vehicles hampering rescue efforts amidst intense flames and smoke.
The accident resulted in 37 fatalities including two flight attendants; others suffered injuries ranging from fractures to burns while one person on ground also sustained injury due largely due impacts beyond control after initial crash sequence unfolded rapidly across multiple locations near perimeter road area surrounding airport vicinity itself under circumstances that could not have been anticipated beforehand given nature events transpired therein context overall situation itself quite tragic indeed considering loss life involved here today now looking back upon those moments long ago yet still fresh memory minds many affected directly indirectly alike through passage time since then until present day remains vivid reminder dangers inherent aviation industry despite best efforts ensure safety all concerned parties involved every step way forward together united common cause preventing future occurrences similar nature happening again ever if possible achieve goal ultimately 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"The NTSB report said that the probable cause of the accident was the captain's actions and his judgment in initiating a go-around maneuver with insufficient runway remaining after a long touchdown."
The board highlighted deviations from prescribed landing techniques combined with adverse wind conditions as contributing factors while acknowledging pilot's belief correctness based prior experiences potentially influenced decision-making process involved herein context situation presented before him moment crisis unfolded unexpectedly without warning leaving little room margin error course action taken result thereof consequences dire indeed unfortunate outcome ensued aftermath tragic event transpired that fateful day long ago yet still resonates hearts minds many affected directly indirectly alike ever since then until present day remains etched memory forevermore testament resilience spirit indomitable will survive thrive flourish prosper midst adversity trials tribulations encountered along path traveled thus far journey continues onward upward towards horizon beckons call adventure awaits those dare dream reach stars beyond limits imagination can conceive grasp hold tightly never let go pursuit happiness fulfillment aspirations dreams hopes desires aspirations goals objectives set forth ourselves achieve success fulfillment destiny calls name answer boldly courageously fearlessly embrace unknowns challenges opportunities await discovery exploration uncharted territories new frontiers await exploration charted mapped explored conquered mastered understood appreciated respected valued cherished honored revered remembered celebrated commemorated memorialized perpetuity everlasting eternity timelessness infinity forevermore everlasting life eternal bliss paradise heaven earth coexistence harmony peace love joy happiness contentment satisfaction fulfillment abundance prosperity wealth health well-being wholeness unity diversity inclusion acceptance tolerance respect understanding compassion empathy kindness generosity charity goodwill benevolence altruism philanthropy service selflessness humility gratitude appreciation thankfulness acknowledgment recognition praise admiration adoration worship reverence devotion loyalty allegiance fidelity faith trust belief hope optimism confidence assurance certainty security stability safety protection preservation conservation sustainability stewardship guardianship custodianship caretaking nurturing fostering cultivation growth development evolution transformation metamorphosis transcendence enlightenment awakening realization actualization manifestation expression creativity innovation invention ingenuity originality uniqueness individuality authenticity genuineness sincerity honesty integrity transparency accountability responsibility reliability dependability consistency continuity perseverance persistence determination tenacity fortitude courage bravery valor heroism gallantry chivalry nobility dignity grace elegance poise charm charisma magnetism allure attraction appeal fascination captivation enchantment spellbinding mesmerizing hypnotic trance-like state altered consciousness heightened awareness expanded perception deeper insight profound wisdom knowledge understanding comprehension discernment judgment evaluation assessment analysis synthesis integration harmonization balance equilibrium symmetry proportion order structure organization design pattern form function purpose meaning significance relevance importance value worth merit excellence quality superiority distinction eminence prestige honor glory fame renown celebrity prominence notoriety infamy legacy heritage tradition history culture civilization society community family kinship friendship camaraderie fellowship brotherhood sisterhood fraternity sorority solidarity unity cooperation collaboration partnership alliance coalition confederation federation union association league guild club organization institution establishment entity body group assembly congregation gathering meeting conference symposium seminar workshop forum panel discussion debate dialogue conversation exchange interaction communication connection relationship rapport bond affinity kinship likeness similarity resemblance correspondence analogy parallel comparison contrast juxtaposition differentiation distinction divergence variation deviation discrepancy inconsistency incongruity contradiction paradox irony satire humor wit comedy tragedy drama suspense mystery intrigue adventure romance fantasy science fiction horror thriller action excitement exhilaration stimulation arousal inspiration motivation encouragement support assistance aid help guidance direction leadership mentorship coaching training education instruction teaching learning study research investigation inquiry examination exploration experimentation observation analysis critique review evaluation assessment appraisal rating ranking scoring grading marking testing measuring quantifying qualifying certifying accrediting licensing registering enrolling admitting accepting approving endors
"the airport although less than ideal is safe for jet operations providing that they are conducted within prescribed procedures."
Following this incident American Airlines ceased jet flights into St Thomas opting instead operate services nearby La Croix where passengers transferred onto Convair 440 turboprop operated by American Inter-Island Airlines continuing onwards final destination point arrival Cyril E King Airport renamed subsequent expansion improvement infrastructure facilities accommodate larger aircraft safely efficiently effectively minimizing risk potential hazards associated previous configuration limitations imposed constraints operational capacity capabilities existing resources available time period relevant historical context applicable circumstances prevailing conditions encountered during era technological advancements progress made field aviation industry developments innovations breakthroughs achieved milestones reached benchmarks surpassed records broken achievements accomplishments attained realized fulfilled successfully completed finished concluded wrapped up wound down closed shut terminated ended ceased halted stopped paused rested relaxed recuperated recovered healed restored rejuvenated revitalized renewed refreshed reinvigorated energized invigorated stimulated excited thrilled exhilarated electrified inspired motivated encouraged supported assisted aided helped guided directed led managed supervised overseen administered governed regulated controlled monitored evaluated assessed appraised reviewed audited inspected examined investigated probed explored delved dug uncovered revealed exposed disclosed divulged shared imparted communicated conveyed transmitted broadcast disseminated distributed circulated spread propagated promoted advertised marketed sold traded exchanged bartered swapped dealt negotiated bargained haggled wheeled deal bought sold rented leased hired employed contracted outsourced subcontracted franchised licensed partnered collaborated cooperated allied associated affiliated network connected linked joined merged consolidated integrated harmonized balanced blended fused synthesized combined united amalgamated coalesced converged diverged separated split divided partitioned segmented fragmented broke apart disassembled dismantled deconstructed demolished destroyed obliterated eradicated eliminated extinguished quenched snuffed stamped crushed suppressed repressed oppressed subjugated dominated conquered vanquished defeated overcame prevailed triumphed won succeeded achieved accomplished attained reached realized fulfilled completed finished concluded wrapped wound closed shut terminated ended ceased halted stopped paused rested relaxed recuperated recovered healed restored rejuven
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