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January 28, 1994 · Douglas DC-9-32 · N3339L
Chantilly, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (106 uninjured)
Location
Chantilly, VA
Aircraft
Douglas DC-9-32
Tail Number
N3339L
Operator
Value Jet Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
DCA94IA032
On January 28, 1994, Valujet Airlines flight 61, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, N3339L, exited the runway during a rejected takeoff at Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. The airplane was damaged but there were no injuries to the 5 crewmembers or 101 passengers aboard. While on the takeoff roll on runway 01 right, the captain stated that as the airplane accelerated to about 80 knots, the airplane began to drift to the right of centerline. The captain elected to reject the takeoff and applied reverse engine thrust, however, the airplane exited off the left side of the runway. No additional information is available.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flightcrew's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff. Contributing factors were the wet and icy runway.
Full Narrative
On January 28, 1994, Valujet Airlines flight 61, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, N3339L, exited the runway during a rejected takeoff at Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. The airplane was damaged but there were no injuries to the 5 crewmembers or 101 passengers aboard. While on the takeoff roll on runway 01 right, the captain stated that as the airplane accelerated to about 80 knots, the airplane began to drift to the right of centerline. The captain elected to reject the takeoff and applied reverse engine thrust, however, the airplane exited off the left side of the runway. No additional information is available.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:50 EST
Nearest AirportDULLES (0nm)
Runway1R
Runway Length11500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC-9-32
Tail NumberN3339L
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorValue Jet Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-7B · Turbojet · 4000
Seats118
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (106 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured106
Total106
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 30 C
Altimeter31.00 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC