NONE · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · 1999-10-14 · CHICAGO, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00IA009
Event ID
20001212X19913
Type
Incident
Date
1999-10-14
Location
CHICAGO, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.779682, -87.770263
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
105
Total aboard
105
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-9-51
Registration
N766NC
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The landing gear's wheel separation due to the improper installation of the wheel by company maintenance personnel using incomplete maintenance steps, and the maintenance steps not listed in the manufacturer's manual. Factors were the airport perimeter wall and the vehicles.