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December 23, 2017 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F 33F · N935CE
Bethel, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F 33F (1969)
Tail Number
N935CE
Operator
Everts Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA18CA056
On December 23, 2017 at 1221 Alaska Standard Time (AkST) a Boeing/McDonnell-Douglas DC-9, registration N935CE, experienced a depressurization on initial climb from the Bethel, Alaska, airport (PABE.) The flight crew returned to Bethel and landed with no further incident. There were no injuries to the two flight crew and one cargo handler on board. The depressurization resulted from a pallet jack in the cargo compartment impacting the rear pressure bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. Inspection revealed a tie-down fastener for the pallet jack had pulled out.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of a cargo tie-down fastener, resulting in unsecured cargo striking the pressure bulkhead.
Full Narrative
On December 23, 2017 at 1221 Alaska Standard Time (AST), a Boeing/McDonnell-Douglas DC-9, N935CE, experienced a depressurization on initial climb from the Bethel, Alaska, airport (PABE.) The flight crew returned to Bethel and landed with no further incident. There were no injuries to the two flight crew members or one cargo handler on board. The depressurization resulted from a pallet jack in the cargo compartment impacting the rear pressure bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. Inspection revealed a tie-down fastener for the pallet jack had pulled out.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:21 AKST
Nearest AirportBETHEL (20nm E)
Runway19R
Runway Length6400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F 33F
Tail NumberN935CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEverts Air
Operating RulePart 121
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.57 inHg