Casualties
Two out of four cabin crew members and 12 of the 101 passengers on board lost their lives. One passenger, who sat in 29C and had exited the aircraft through the aft break in the left side of the fuselage, attempted to re-enter the aircraft, received burn wounds, and died 11 days later. Among the passengers who lost their lives were Thelma Vogel (age 67) and Philip Vogel (age 69) who were the founders of the Dallas Jewish Coalition for the Homeless in 1987, which was later renamed the Vogel Alcove.
Two flight crew members, two cabin crew members, and 22 passengers were seriously injured. One flight crew member and 49 passengers received minor injuries. 18 passengers received no injuries.
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