Dana Air Flight 992 facts for kids
Dana Air Flight 992 was a scheduled passenger flight from Abuja to Lagos, Nigeria. The aircraft was a McDonnell Douglas MD-83. On July 3, 2012, both engines stopped working. The aircraft crashed into a neighborhood in Lagos. All 153 people on-board the flight died. Ten people on the ground also died.
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria |
111 | 4 | 115 |
 India |
8 | 1 | 9 |
 China |
6 | 0 | 6 |
 United States |
4 | 1 | 5 |
 United Kingdom |
4 | 0 | 4 |
 Germany |
3 | 0 | 3 |
 France |
2 | 0 | 2 |
 Canada |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Italy |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Russia |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Brazil |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Australia |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Mexico |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Belgium |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Japan |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Bangladesh |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Sweden |
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 7 | 153 |
Images for kids
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The aircraft involved, under the registration of N944AS, while operating for Alaska Airlines
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Crash site of Dana Air Flight 0992 in Iju-Ishaga neighbourhood
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Recovered flight recorders of 5N-RAM
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Loose fitting caused by improper installation. The jutted out area eventually caught bypassing hot air.
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The inlet tube without its protective fitting. Complete separation of the tube from its connection point could be seen.
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See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 992 de Dana Air para niños
