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January 31, 2014 · Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD 88 88 · N921DL
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (144 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD 88 88 (1988)
Tail Number
N921DL
Operator
Delta Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA14CA051
Before departure and while the airplane was being de-iced by ground crew personnel, the de-icing bucket struck the left side of the fuselage and dislodged a passenger window. As a result, the airplane was substantially damaged and the pressure vessel was compromised. There were no reported injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
Inattention by ground crew personnel which resulted in the airplane being substantially damaged.
Full Narrative
Before departure and while the airplane was being de-iced by ground crew personnel, the de-icing bucket struck the left side of the fuselage and dislodged a passenger window. As a result, the airplane was substantially damaged and the pressure vessel was compromised. There were no reported injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EST
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Atlanta Intl (5128nm E)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD 88 88
Tail NumberN921DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D · Turbofan | P&W · JT8D · Turbofan
Seats157
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (144 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured144
Total144
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourceWFAC