In Pics: TransAir 737 plane wreckage recovered from ocean near Hawaii after crash 4 months ago
On July 2, 2021, a TransAir freighter aircraft Boeing 737-200 took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honululu, Hawaii) and went down on the water near Kalaeloa Airport.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), America's nodal body investigating aviation crashes has recovered wreckage from a TransAir Boeing 737-200 crashed four months ago. The cargo plane crashed near the coast off Hawaii and was resting on the ocean floor between 350-450 feet (106-137 meters) below the ocean surface. Having the wreckage of a crashed plane helps agencies like NTSB determine the cause of the crash using the plane components and black boxes. This, further, helps stop any future crashes due to the same reason or technical problems.
TranAir Boeing 737-200
On July 2, 2021, a TransAir freighter aircraft took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honululu, Hawaii) and went down on the water near Kalaeloa Airport. TransAir was operating a Boeing 737-200 plane and nobody couldn't survive the fatal crash. On July 7, the wreckage was spotted on the ocean floor and rescue operations began in October.
TranAir Boeing 737-200
NTSB undertook a massive operation to recover the debris and wrecage of the plane. A research vessel (The Bold Horizon) and a barge (The Salta Verde) both traveled from California to Honolulu. The ship’s remotely operated vehicle prepared the engines and front landing gear assemblies with straps, which were then used to hoist them out of the water. The parts were then taken to shore by the Bold Horizon on October 17.
TranAir Boeing 737-200
TranAir Boeing 737-200
Once Fuselage was recovered, the rear part was lifted out which proved to be the most challenging part for several reasons. Not only was it an awkward shape, but it was also heavy. The aft part of the aircraft itself weighed around 48,500lbs (21,999 kilograms). However, four cargo containers remained secured in the plane, adding an extra 12,000lbs (5,443 kilograms) to be recovered.