The MD80 was performing a flight test, and broke in two during landing

Event date : May 2, 1980 Aircraft Type : MD80

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Edwards Air Force Base in California, 1982 - This McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was performing a test flight. During landing, the rate of descent was too high and the plane crashed. All 7 crewmembers aboard survived.

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