NONE · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · 2004-04-11 · Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC04TA103
Event ID
20040415X00469
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-11
Location
Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA
Coordinates
37.63562, -72.860687
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
252
Total aboard
252
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-10-30
Registration
N14075
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
3
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.