N956DL

MINR
None

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-88 S/N: 49887

Summary

On August 15, 1992, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N956DL) was involved in an incident near Dfw Airport, TX. All 133 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF A FAN BLADE RESULTING FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92IA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N956DL.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 15, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92IA208
Location
DFW AIRPORT, TX
Event ID
20001211X15406
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
133
Total Aboard
133

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF A FAN BLADE RESULTING FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N956DL
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
49887
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
MD-88 MD88
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DELTA AIR LINES INC
Address
1775 M H JACKSON SERVICE RD
DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30354
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# FTW92IA208