Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 10, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89IA185
Location
BOSTON, MA
Event ID
20001213X29225
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
54
Total Aboard
56
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE TO UNLOCK DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE FAILURE OF PACIFIC SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO CATCH THE INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR WAS THE USE OF FAULTY INFORMATION BY EASTERN AIRLINES AND THEIR DECISION TO NOT MAKE THE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY THE BOEING SERVICE LETTER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N915TS
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
20252
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SHUTTLE INC
Address
75-20 ASTORIA BOULEVARD
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSON HEIGHTS
State / Zip Code
NY 11370
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# NYC89IA185