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February 13, 1990 · Boeing 727-225A · N8889Z
Sarasota, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (150 uninjured)
Location
Sarasota, FL
Aircraft
Boeing 727-225A
Tail Number
N8889Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA90IA070
THE CREW OF THE BOEING 727 SHUT DOWN THE NO 3 ENGINE DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATIONS. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BLADES OF THE LPC. THE FORWARD LAVATORY HAD BEEN SERVICED BEFORE THE FLIGHT AND THE INTERIOR DONUT SEAL WAS MISSING. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE WAS COVERED WITH BLUE FLUID.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER SERVICING OF THE FORWARD LAVATORY BY CONTRACT SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Full Narrative
THE CREW OF THE BOEING 727 SHUT DOWN THE NO 3 ENGINE DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATIONS. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BLADES OF THE LPC. THE FORWARD LAVATORY HAD BEEN SERVICED BEFORE THE FLIGHT AND THE INTERIOR DONUT SEAL WAS MISSING. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE WAS COVERED WITH BLUE FLUID.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time23:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 727-225A
Tail NumberN8889Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT-8D-15 · Turbojet · 15500
Seats150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (150 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured150
Total150
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 13 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:50
Weather SourceWFAC