# NTSB Accident ATL96FA043
> **DOUGLAS DC-9-32** · 1996-02-01 · NASHVILLE, TN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL96FA043
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05207
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-02-01
- **Location:** NASHVILLE, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.160003, -86.670555
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 80
- **Total aboard:** 80
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DOUGLAS
- **Model:** DC-9-32
- **Registration:** N903VJ
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the right main landing gear shock strut cylinder due to preexisting fractures. Contributing to the accident was: the failure of the operator to inspect the shock strut cylinder for fractures following a previous failure of the torque links, and the absence of specific directives and procedures from the aircraft manufacturer to inspect or replace the shock strut cylinder following torque link failure.

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