Background

United Airlines Flight 585 Memorial

Background

On March 3, 1991, United Airlines Flight 585, a Boeing 737-200, crashed near Colorado Springs, Colorado, killing all 25 passengers and crew members on board. The flight had departed from Denver at 9:23 a.m. and was en route to Colorado Springs when it crashed 19 minutes later.

Cause of the Crash

The cause of the crash was determined to be a rudder hardover, which occurred when the plane's rudder suddenly moved to its full right position. This caused the plane to roll to the right and then enter a spin. The pilots were unable to recover from the spin, and the plane crashed into the ground.

Aftermath of the Crash

The crash of Flight 585 was a major tragedy, and it had a profound impact on the families of the victims, the airline industry, and the community of Colorado Springs. In the aftermath of the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted an extensive investigation into the accident. The NTSB's report on the crash made a number of recommendations to improve the safety of Boeing 737 aircraft, and these recommendations have since been implemented.