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October 4, 1991 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · N952R
Dfw Airport, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Dfw Airport, TX
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F
Tail Number
N952R
Operator
Flagship Express Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA005
A CARGO TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING TO THE CARGO RAMP TO UNLOAD ITS CARGO WHEN THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK A LARGE PORTABLE MAINTENANCE STAND. THE MAINTENANCE STAND HAD BEEN LEFT UNATTENDED NINE FEET BEYOND THE MARKED TAXIWAY CLEAR ZONE. THE OUTBOARD 18 INCHES OF THE LEFT WING TIP WAS TORN OFF BY THE COLLISION, WHICH ALSO CAUSED A 75 TO 80 GALLON FUEL SPILL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE WING TIP CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES PERTAINING TO TAXIWAY AND RAMP CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
A CARGO TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING TO THE CARGO RAMP TO UNLOAD ITS CARGO WHEN THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK A LARGE PORTABLE MAINTENANCE STAND. THE MAINTENANCE STAND HAD BEEN LEFT UNATTENDED NINE FEET BEYOND THE MARKED TAXIWAY CLEAR ZONE. THE OUTBOARD 18 INCHES OF THE LEFT WING TIP WAS TORN OFF BY THE COLLISION, WHICH ALSO CAUSED A 75 TO 80 GALLON FUEL SPILL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDFW (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length11388 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F
Tail NumberN952R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlagship Express Service
Operating RulePart 121
Engines4
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT3D-7 · Turbojet · 19000
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT