NONE · McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · 2002-06-02 · Subic Bay, RP
Event
NTSB number
DCA02MA042
Event ID
20020718X01166
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-02
Location
Subic Bay, RP
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
MD-11F
Registration
N601FE
FAR Part
121
Engines
3
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and inadequate inspection requirements for the assembly.