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September 27, 1983 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · N302RC
Santa Ana, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (79 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82
Tail Number
N302RC
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
LAX84IA461
JUST AFTER TAKEOFF THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE 7 TH STAGE REAR COMPRESSION STATOR ASSEMBLY SEVERAL HOMES UNDER THE FLIGH PATH SUSTAINED FIRE & DEBRIS DAMAGE WHEN ENGINE PARTS DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE ACFT RETURNEDTO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
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JUST AFTER TAKEOFF THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE 7 TH STAGE REAR COMPRESSION STATOR ASSEMBLY SEVERAL HOMES UNDER THE FLIGH PATH SUSTAINED FIRE & DEBRIS DAMAGE WHEN ENGINE PARTS DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE ACFT RETURNEDTO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:55 PDT
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82
Tail NumberN302RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · 1 · Turbofan · 20850
Seats172
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (79 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured79
Total79
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC