Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
DELTA AIR LINES INC
Address
1775 M H JACKSON SERVICE RD
DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30354-3743
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
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Mode S Code (Oct)
53110361
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC90F1
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2015 | DCA15FA085 | Substantial | None | the captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane's heading. Contributing to the accident were the captain's (1) situational stress resulting from his concerns about stopping performance and (2) attentional limitations due to the high workload during the landing, which prevented him from immediately recognizing the use of excessive reverse thrust. |
Additional Details
Registration
N909DL
Serial Number
49540
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
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Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC