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Substantial
None

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO MD-88S/N: 53115

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA232
Location
Saltillo, Mexico
Event ID
20230411107036
Coordinates
25.549499, -100.929000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind shift while on short final approach which resulted in a higher than normal sink rate and a tailstrike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO
Serial Number
53115
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
MD-88MD88
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
142
FAA Model
MD-88

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
USA JET AIRLINES INC
Address
2068 E ST
City
BELLEVILLE
State / Zip Code
MI 48111-1262
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# DCA23LA232