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April 23, 1992 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8F-55 · N29549
Ypsilanti, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8F-55
Tail Number
N29549
Operator
American Intl Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA132
THE AIRPLANE LANDED LONG ON A WET RUNWAY AND BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE. BRAKES AND THRUST REVERSERS WERE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. WHEN THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE AIRPLANE ONTO A RAMP AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT. THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO SINK INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN AND WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAXIWAY, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S MISJUDGING OF THE TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS INCLUDE (AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE) HYDROPLANING CONDITION, AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE LANDED LONG ON A WET RUNWAY AND BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE. BRAKES AND THRUST REVERSERS WERE INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. WHEN THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE AIRPLANE ONTO A RAMP AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT. THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO SINK INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN AND WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAXIWAY, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:16 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Run (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length7294 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-8F-55
Tail NumberN29549
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Intl Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT3D-3B · Turbojet
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:18
Weather SourceWFAC