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March 27, 1985 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · N85AS
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (41 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14
Tail Number
N85AS
Operator
All Star Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
SEA85IA080
AFTER A GROUND TIME OF 36 MINUTES DURING RAIN/WET SNOW THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED RENO. DURING THE CLIMB IN BELOW FREEZING CONDITIONS THE CREW EXPERIENCED ELEVATOR PITCH CONTROL DIFFICULTIES WHICH PERSISTED UNTIL THE DESCENT INTO SEATTLE. EXAMINATION OF THE ELEVATORS REVEALED WATER WITHIN THE INBOARD SECTION OF BOTH ASSEMBLIES AND MISSING SEALANT MATERIAL ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR PANEL.
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AFTER A GROUND TIME OF 36 MINUTES DURING RAIN/WET SNOW THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED RENO. DURING THE CLIMB IN BELOW FREEZING CONDITIONS THE CREW EXPERIENCED ELEVATOR PITCH CONTROL DIFFICULTIES WHICH PERSISTED UNTIL THE DESCENT INTO SEATTLE. EXAMINATION OF THE ELEVATORS REVEALED WATER WITHIN THE INBOARD SECTION OF BOTH ASSEMBLIES AND MISSING SEALANT MATERIAL ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR PANEL.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:45 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14
Tail NumberN85AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAll Star Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-7B · Turbojet · 14000
Seats85
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (41 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured41
Total41
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC