SERS · McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · 2002-04-01 · Charlotte, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02FA075
Event ID
20020402X00443
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-01
Location
Charlotte, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.214168, -80.943054
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
5
Minor
11
Uninjured
229
Total aboard
245
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
MD-11
Registration
N809DE
FAR Part
121
Engines
3
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The failure of the aircraft operator to comply with, in a timely manner, on the No. 2 engine, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-71A086, resulting in the integrated drive generator feeder cable chaffing through a fire warning loop and failure of the fire warning system due to electrical damage. This resulted in a continuous indication in the cockpit of a No. 2 engine fire, an emergency descent and landing, and injuries to passengers during the subsequent emergency evacuation of the airplane.