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August 15, 1992 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · N956DL
Dfw Airport, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 15, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (133 uninjured)
Location
Dfw Airport, TX
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88
Tail Number
N956DL
Operator
Delta Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW92IA208
THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AS THE AIRPLANE WAS ACCELERATING THROUGH 90 KNOTS. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF ONE FAN BLADE IN THE FAN DISK DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF A FAN BLADE RESULTING FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Full Narrative
THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AS THE AIRPLANE WAS ACCELERATING THROUGH 90 KNOTS. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF ONE FAN BLADE IN THE FAN DISK DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportDfw International (2nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length11338 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD-88
Tail NumberN956DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorDelta Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-219 · Turbofan · 21000
Seats148
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (133 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured133
Total133
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC