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| Date: | Tuesday 2 January 1990 |
| Time: | 22:00 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 727-231 |
| Owner/operator: | Trans World Airlines - TWA |
| Registration: | N12304 |
| MSN: | 19561/574 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Engine model: | P&W JT8D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 130 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | Near Milwaukee, WI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | FAA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
While en route the aircraft suffered a loss of pressurization. The aircraft diverted to Milwaukee and landed safely. Both the Auto Pressure Controller and outflow valves were replaced.
Sources:
FAA ASIAS Summary 1990
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9508921 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2025 16:47 | Justanormalperson | Added |
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