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January 10, 1993 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-82 · N7532A

Dfw Airport, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 10, 1993
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries), 84 uninjured
Location
Dfw Airport, TX
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-82
Tail Number
N7532A
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW93IA064

DURING A LANDING THE FAA TOWER OPERATOR REPORTED SMOKE BEING EMITTED FROM THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE CAPTAIN REQUESTED AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) ASSISTANCE AND VERIFY THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. THE CAPTAIN ORDERED THE EVACUATION OF THE AIRPLANE AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. FOLLOWING THE EVACUATION THE AIRPLANE WAS EXAMINED, NO EVIDENCE OF HEAT OR FIRE WAS FOUND. HIGH SPEED TAXI AND BRAKING OPERATIONS WERE PERFORMED, NO SMOKE OR HEAT WAS GENERATED

NTSB Probable Cause

THE INACCURATE SAFETY ADVISORY PROVIDED BY THE TOWER OPERATOR. A FACTOR WAS THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Full Narrative

On January 10, 1993, at 1022 central standard time (CST) a McDonnell Douglas DC9 82, N7532A, landed at DFW International Airport, Texas, following a flight from Lambert Field, St Louis, Missouri. During the landing roll the tower reported to the captain that smoke was emitting from the main landing gear. As the smoke continued to develop the captain ordered the airplane be evacuated by means of the emergency egress systems. No crew members were injured during the evacuation, however, of the 83 passengers and 6 crewmembers five passengers sustained minor injuries as they exited via the slide systems. There was no damage to the airplane and weather was visual meteorological conditions. The American Airlines airplane was operating under 14 CFR Part 121 as flight number 1279. An examination of the airplane by the operator (observed by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector) after its recovery revealed no damage, no evidence of heat discoloration, fire, and no hydraulic leaks or other fluids in the landing gear. The operator performed several high speed taxi tests and breaking tests, this did not produce any smoke. A review of the flight records indicated that the airplane was deiced prior to leaving St. Louis, Missouri.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:22 CST
Nearest AirportDfw International (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length11388 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC9-82
Tail NumberN7532A
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8-217-B6 · Turbofan · 20000
Seats149

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries), 84 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured84
Total89
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data