NONE · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F · 1999-08-07 · MEMPHIS, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA220
Event ID
20001212X19589
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-07
Location
MEMPHIS, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.030036, -89.929573
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-10-10F
Registration
N68058
FAR Part
121
Engines
3
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate design by the airplane manufacturer for using bolts to secure the inboard trailing edge flap that are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. Also, the stress corrosion cracking failure of the four H-11 bolts that secure the left inboard trailing edge flap to the outboard hinge which allowed the separation of the flap and vane while on final approach.