N295USBOEING 727-251 1991-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

BOEING 727-251 S/N: 21506

Summary

On January 21, 1991, a Boeing 727-251 (N295US) was involved in an incident near St. Paul, MN. All 44 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S AUXILIARY POWER UNIT, AND THE INADEQUATE COMPONENT PRODUCED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91IA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N295US.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 21, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91IA078
Location
ST. PAUL, MN
Event ID
20001212X16275
Coordinates
44.879962, -93.199829
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
44
Total Aboard
44

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S AUXILIARY POWER UNIT, AND THE INADEQUATE COMPONENT PRODUCED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
21506
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
727-251 B721
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
3

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTHWEST AIRLINES INC
Address
5101 NORTHWEST DR DEPT C8960
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT PAUL
State / Zip Code
MN 55111-3027
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# CHI91IA078