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February 23, 1993 · Boeing 757-232 · N678DL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (191 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Boeing 757-232
Tail Number
N678DL
Operator
Delta Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93FA073
DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE THE NO. 2 ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE 15TH STAGE STATOR VANES. DURING LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, UPON TOUCHDOWN THE DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RECORDED CONTROL COLUMN MOVEMENT FOREWARD. THE AIRPLANE LANDED ON THE NOSE GEAR HARD DAMAGING THE NOSE GEAR MOUNT AND THE FUSELAGE KEEL BEAM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER USE OF ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROL DURING THE LANDING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE THE NO. 2 ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE 15TH STAGE STATOR VANES. DURING LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, UPON TOUCHDOWN THE DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RECORDED CONTROL COLUMN MOVEMENT FOREWARD. THE AIRPLANE LANDED ON THE NOSE GEAR HARD DAMAGING THE NOSE GEAR MOUNT AND THE FUSELAGE KEEL BEAM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:58 EST
Nearest AirportFt Lauderdale Hollywood (0nm NW)
Runway27
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 757-232
Tail NumberN678DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · 2037 · Turbofan · 40900
Seats182
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (191 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured191
Total191
Crew 1Age 52 · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC