NONE · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · 1995-10-14 · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA011
Event ID
20001207X04665
Type
Accident
Date
1995-10-14
Location
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.920902, -91.699768
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-9-31
Registration
N945AX
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate installation of a thrust reverser, driver linkage arm pivot bolt and nut, which resulted in the nut and bolt becoming disconnected. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's unclear information regarding the type and number of washers to be installed on the pivot bolt assembly.