N1804UMCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 1990-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 S/N: 3604

Summary

On August 03, 1990, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N1804U) was involved in an accident near Coeur D'alene, ID. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 282 people uninjured out of 283 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PASSENGER SPILLING A HOT CUP OF COFFEE IN HER LAP WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1804U.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 3, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA156
Location
COEUR D'ALENE, ID
Event ID
20001212X24136
Coordinates
47.590511, -116.909278
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
282
Total Aboard
283

Probable Cause and Findings

PASSENGER SPILLING A HOT CUP OF COFFEE IN HER LAP WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
3604
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
DC-10-10 DC10
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
3

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED AIR LINES INC
Address
PO BOX 66100
Status
Deregistered
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
IL 60666
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# SEA90LA156