Summary
On August 28, 1992, a Douglas DC-8-61 (N845AX) was involved in an incident near Morton Grove, IL. All 6 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92IA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N845AX.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 28, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92IA260
Location
MORTON GROVE, IL
Event ID
20001211X15348
Coordinates
42.039043, -87.779541
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
DC-8-61
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
Address
RODNEY SQUARE NORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19890
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92IA260