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June 10, 1984 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · N1806U
Los Angeles, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (212 uninjured)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10
Tail Number
N1806U
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
LAX84IA351
THE PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO RETRACT THE RIGHT WING SPOILERS AFTER TAKEOFF, SO THEY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. AN INSPECTION REVEALED RUST & DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE BELLCRANK, WHICH PREVENTED THE #1, #4 & #5 RGT HAND SPOILERS FROM RETRACTING. THE SPOILERS REMAINED EXTENDED 4 TO 5 INCHES.
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THE PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO RETRACT THE RIGHT WING SPOILERS AFTER TAKEOFF, SO THEY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. AN INSPECTION REVEALED RUST & DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE BELLCRANK, WHICH PREVENTED THE #1, #4 & #5 RGT HAND SPOILERS FROM RETRACTING. THE SPOILERS REMAINED EXTENDED 4 TO 5 INCHES.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:02 PDT
Nearest AirportLos Angeles Int'L (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length1209 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10
Tail NumberN1806U
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF6-6D · Turbofan · 40000
Seats264
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (212 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured212
Total212
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC