Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 23, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92IA061
Location
CHICAGO, IL
Event ID
20001212X18554
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
315
Total Aboard
315
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOCAL CONTROLLER'S NOT UNDERSTANDING READ BACK OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF FLIGHT 73 NOT UNDERSTANDING VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS; LOCAL CONTROLLER NOT VISUALLY IDENTIFYING THE AIRCRAFT; AND INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE (FAA) IN THE TOWER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N142AA
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
46714
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FIRST SECURITY BANK NA TRUSTEE
Address
79 S MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1901
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# CHI92IA061