| Date of Accident: | 28 April 1988 |  |
| Airline: | Aloha Airlines |  |
| Aircraft: | Boeing 737-297 | |
| Location: | Kahului, Hawaii, USA | |
| Registration: | N73711 | |
| Previous Registrations: | --- | |
| Flight Number: | 243 | |
| Fatalities: | 1:95 | |
| MSN: | 20209 | |
| Line Number: | 152 | |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Pratt & Whitney | |
| Engine Model: | JT8D | |
| Year of Delivery: | 1969 | |
| Accident Description: | The aircraft suffered an explosive decompression and lost approximately 1/3 of its roof while cruising at FL190. Pre-existing fatigue cracks in the fuselage from numerous takeoffs and landings. One flight attendant was ejected from the aircraft, which landed safely at OGG. |
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| Related Links/Information: | Accident Photos - AirDisaster.Com Photo Database
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