Originally Posted by
dalad
Even more remarkable-268 people on a 727-100! That's in the cabin. They estimated another 80 or so in the cargo bins. It flew at 10k feet as the main gear, airstairs, and leading edge devices remained extended for the duration of the flight.
I wonder how many were in the gear wells?
That's probably why they flew so low and slow, and didn't raise the gear!
