The MD-11 taxied from the parking area to runway 18L at KHSV, a movement that lasted 6 minutes and covered 1 nm.

The aircraft commenced its departure roll on runway 18L at KHSV, accelerating over a takeoff distance of 4,709 ft, which represented 47 % of the runway. Rotation was achieved at 151 kt. Ambient temperature was 67 °F, wind 2 kt from 130°, providing a 2 kt crosswind and a 1 kt headwind.

Climb began 1 mile southeast of KHSV, with the MD-11 ascending from 1,783 ft asl to 9,988 ft asl, a gain of 8,205 ft in 3 minutes while covering 14 nm.

Level cruise was established 2 miles south of Decatur, Alabama, lasting 3 minutes and spanning 17 nm.

A subsequent climb started 3 miles east of Hatton, Alabama, raising the aircraft from 9,991 ft asl to 25,606 ft asl, an increase of 15,614 ft achieved in 7 minutes over a distance of 39 nm.

The aircraft then entered a second cruise segment 4 miles east of Tishomingo, Mississippi, which persisted for 3 minutes and covered 22 nm.

Descent commenced 2 miles northeast of 8M1 Booneville/Baldwyn, Mississippi, with altitude decreasing from 25,984 ft asl to 1,562 ft asl, a loss of 24,422 ft in 18 minutes across 89 nm.

Final approach to runway 18L at KMEM began with a descent from 1,311 ft agl to 115 ft agl in 81 seconds; the approach was noted as scored on the stabilisation gates.

The MD-11 touched down on runway 18L, which is 9,000 ft long, with a threshold speed of 157 kt. Touchdown occurred 916 ft down the runway at a speed of 154 kt, a touchdown rate of minus 313 fpm, and a lateral deviation of 11 ft from the centreline. Local conditions were 73 °F temperature, wind 5 kt from 10°, including a 1 kt crosswind and a 5 kt tailwind.

Total landing distance measured 5,676 ft, representing 63 % of the runway, and the rollout alignment was described as very good.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a movement that lasted 7 minutes and covered 2 nm.

In total, the flight covered 191 nm, required 47 minutes of airborne time, and consumed 10,860 lbs of fuel.