# NTSB Accident DCA09FA022
> **MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83** · 2008-12-26 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA09FA022
- **Event ID:** 20081229X80551
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-12-26
- **Location:** Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.949771, -118.399665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 129
- **Total aboard:** 129
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
- **Model:** DC-9-83
- **Registration:** N9617R
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.

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