Houston - Boston

On October 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM, Houston - Boston experienced a crash involving McDonnell Douglas MD-87, operated by 987 Investments, with the event recorded near Houston-Executive (Brookshire) Texas.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

21 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 21 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

During the takeoff roll from runway 36 at Houston-Executive (Brookshire) Airport, the pilots rejected takeoff and the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest 500 metres past the runway in an open field, bursting into flames. All 21 occupants evacuated safely, among them two were slightly injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. It was reported by the NTSB that the aircraft did not fly for a period of 10 months, that braking marks were found on a distance of 1,200 feet and that light smoke was coming out from both engines during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft reference details include registration N987AK, MSN 49404/1430, year of manufacture 1987.