Discuss the destruction of an airliner by an earthquake


Atlantic Airlines operated both an airline and several motels located near airports. During the year just ended, all motel operations were discontinued and the following operating results were reported:

Continuing operations(airline):

  • Net Sales $57,000,000
  • Costs and expenses (including income taxes on continuing operations) $43,300,000

Other data:

  • Operating income from motels (net of income tax) $820,000
  • Gain on sale of motels (net of income tax) $4,956,000
  • Extraordinary loss (net of income tax benefit) $3,360,000

The extraordinary loss resulted from the destruction of an airliner by an earthquake. Atlantic Airlines had 1,000,000 shares of capital stock outstanding throughout the year.

 

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