Continental Flight 1713 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Denver Stapleton International Airport to Boise Airport that crashed on November 15, 1987. Here are the details surrounding the incident:
The aircraft, carrying 77 passengers and 5 crew members, was preparing for takeoff when it encountered issues. During the takeoff roll, the plane was not able to gain sufficient speed or lift due to icing conditions on the wings. The aircraft lifted off but crashed back onto the runway, skidded off, and struck a concrete barrier. The left wing of the plane was torn off, and the fuselage broke apart, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
The primary cause of the crash was determined to be the accumulation of ice on the wings, which reduced lift. Factors contributing to this incident included:
Following the crash: