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  Date July 11 1961
  Type crashed
  Site Denver, Colorado USA
  Fatalities 17+1
  Injuries 84


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  Type McDonnell Douglas DC-8-20
  Operator United Airlines
  Tail Number N8040U
  Passengers 0
  Crew 0
  Survivors 0


The aircraft crashed after landing, when the no.1 and no.2 thrust reversers failed to operate. The assymetrical thrust caused a loss of directional control, and the aircraft hit several airport vehicles killing one.


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