Accident Details
Date
Saturday, December 15, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN91IA026
Location
DENVER, CO
Event ID
20001212X24752
Coordinates
39.760757, -104.920402
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
57
Total Aboard
57
Probable Cause and Findings
THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE NO.12 BLADE ON THE 4TH STAGE TURBINE WHEEL, AND FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO IDENTIFY THE PREEXISTING CRACK DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N609AW
Make
BRITISH AEROSPACE
Serial Number
E2070
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
BAE 146-200
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
18313 PATRONELLA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90504-4911
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# DEN91IA026