# NTSB Incident IAD97IA048
> **McDonnell Douglas MD-82** · 1997-02-17 · NEWARK, NJ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD97IA048
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07410
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 1997-02-17
- **Location:** NEWARK, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 147
- **Total aboard:** 147
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** MD-82
- **Registration:** N34838
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

fatigue fracture of the upper lock link, which led to the collapse of the nose gear during landing.

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