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November 19, 1982 · Mcdonald Douglas DC-10 · N68056
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (136 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Mcdonald Douglas DC-10
Tail Number
N68056
Operator
Continental Air Lines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83FA021
DURING THE TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, THE CREW NOTED A HYDRAULIC MALFUNCTION ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND RETURNED TO THE GATE FOR MAINTENANCE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND TURNED OVER TO THE MAINTENANCE CREW FOR REPAIR. THE PASSENGERS WERE NOT DEPLANED. DURING MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR THE HYDRAULIC LEAK, THE GEAR HANDLE WAS RAISED WITHOUT THE GEAR LOCKING PINS INSTALLED. THIS ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT AND THE NOSE SETTLED ONTO A PARKED TUG. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE APPLICABLE CHECKLIST WAS NOT USED AND POSITIVE COMMUNICATIONS WERE NOT ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IN THE COCKPIT AND THOSE ON THE GROUND.
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DURING THE TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, THE CREW NOTED A HYDRAULIC MALFUNCTION ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND RETURNED TO THE GATE FOR MAINTENANCE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND TURNED OVER TO THE MAINTENANCE CREW FOR REPAIR. THE PASSENGERS WERE NOT DEPLANED. DURING MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR THE HYDRAULIC LEAK, THE GEAR HANDLE WAS RAISED WITHOUT THE GEAR LOCKING PINS INSTALLED. THIS ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT AND THE NOSE SETTLED ONTO A PARKED TUG. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE APPLICABLE CHECKLIST WAS NOT USED AND POSITIVE COMMUNICATIONS WERE NOT ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IN THE COCKPIT AND THOSE ON THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MST
Nearest AirportStapelton Int'L. (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonald Douglas DC-10
Tail NumberN68056
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorContinental Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGen.Electric · CF6-5C · Turbofan · 40000
Seats380
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (136 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured136
Total136
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0