MINR · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · 1997-09-02 · SEATTLE, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97FA202
Event ID
20001208X08922
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-02
Location
SEATTLE, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.439662, -122.279365
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
19
Uninjured
97
Total aboard
116
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-9-82 (MD-82)
Registration
N951AS
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link, due in part to reduced strength after the manufacturing process was changed from forged to machined plate stock; and inadequate non-destructive inspection process for testing the link.