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June 8, 1990 · Douglas DC-9-31 · N8943E
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (96 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Douglas DC-9-31
Tail Number
N8943E
Operator
Eastern Air Lines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL90IA126
AT ROTATION THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED A BANG & A VIBRATION. THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER & WAS SHUT DOWN. A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS COMPLETED AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NO. 2 TIRE RUPTURED DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL. TIRE DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE. THE TIRE HAD BEEN RECAPPED ONCE 7 DAYS PRIOR & INSTALLED ON THE AIRPLANE 2 DAYS PRIOR. THE AIRPLANE HAD RECEIVED TWO DAILY SERVICE INSPECTIONS ON THE DAY PRIOR & THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT. THE INSPECTION REQUIRES TIRE PRESSURE CHECKS WITH A GAUGE. TWO OTHER RECENT TIRE BLOWOUT INCIDENTS ON TAKE OFF WERE FOUND TO HAVE RESULTED FROM UNDER-INFLATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY OPERATOR PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN OPERATION OF THE TIRE WHILE UNDER-INFLATED.
Full Narrative
AT ROTATION THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED A BANG & A VIBRATION. THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER & WAS SHUT DOWN. A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS COMPLETED AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NO. 2 TIRE RUPTURED DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL. TIRE DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE. THE TIRE HAD BEEN RECAPPED ONCE 7 DAYS PRIOR & INSTALLED ON THE AIRPLANE 2 DAYS PRIOR. THE AIRPLANE HAD RECEIVED TWO DAILY SERVICE INSPECTIONS ON THE DAY PRIOR & THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT. THE INSPECTION REQUIRES TIRE PRESSURE CHECKS WITH A GAUGE. TWO OTHER RECENT TIRE BLOWOUT INCIDENTS ON TAKE OFF WERE FOUND TO HAVE RESULTED FROM UNDER-INFLATION.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time22:24 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliam B. Hartsfield (0nm N)
Runway27L
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC-9-31
Tail NumberN8943E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorEastern Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-7B · Turbofan · 14000
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (96 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured96
Total96
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC