NONE · Boeing 747-100 · 1999-01-19 · FAIRBANKS, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC99IA025
Event ID
20001204X00001
Type
Incident
Date
1999-01-19
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.900413, -148.160476
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Boeing
Model
747-100
Registration
N481EV
FAR Part
121
Engines
4
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper overhaul of the thrust reverser pneumatic drive unit, and the subsequent failure of the thrust reverser actuator. Factors associated with the incident were the inadequate quality assurance procedures by the overhaul company.