FATL · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-31 · 1989-10-07 · ORLANDO, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA90FA008
Event ID
20001213X29644
Type
Accident
Date
1989-10-07
Location
ORLANDO, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.420106, -81.300567
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
107
Total aboard
108
Aircraft
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Model
DC-9-31
Registration
N958VJ
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE GROUND GUIDE (MECHANIC) BY COMPANY/OPERATOR/MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, FAILURE OF THE GROUND GUIDE TO FOLLOW SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND THE WEATHER CONDITION (LIGHTNING).