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August 2, 1993 · Boeing 757-222 · N508UA
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (164 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Boeing 757-222
Tail Number
N508UA
Operator
United Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA098
THE FIRST OFFICER, WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE, WAS MAKING A VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 26R. ALTHOUGH THE APPROACH WAS STABLE FROM 500 FEET, THE LANDING FLARE WAS INITIATED LATE, AND THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN FIRMLY. IT BOUNCED SLIGHTLY AND ASSUMED A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. WHEN IT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, THE TAIL SCRAPED THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FIRST OFFICER'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE: THE FIRST OFFICER'S DELAYED INITIATION OF THE FLARE, AND THE CAPTAIN'S IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT.
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THE FIRST OFFICER, WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE, WAS MAKING A VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 26R. ALTHOUGH THE APPROACH WAS STABLE FROM 500 FEET, THE LANDING FLARE WAS INITIATED LATE, AND THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN FIRMLY. IT BOUNCED SLIGHTLY AND ASSUMED A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. WHEN IT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, THE TAIL SCRAPED THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:47 MDT
Nearest AirportStapleton International (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length8599 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 757-222
Tail NumberN508UA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · 2037 · Turbofan · 38200
Seats202
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (164 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured164
Total164
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 14 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT