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Incident · Minor damage

FAA incident report · Doug DC-8-31 · Las Vegas, NV · April 5, 1979

Date: April 5, 1979 · 15:30 local
Place: Las Vegas, NV
Airport: Mccarran International
Phase of flight: Initial Approach-IFR
Operating rules: Air carrier (Part 121)
Operator: CAP
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N905CL
Reported as: Doug DC831
People aboard: 185
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 22,000 total9,800 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

N905CLRegistration cancelled May 17, 2013 · Douglas DC-8-31S/N 45274 · Built 1960 Airframe modelDouglas DC-8-31 Engine modelPratt & Whitney JT4A-3&5SERTurbo-jet

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What happened

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Split flap condition due to failure of the inboard flap actuating cylinder. Landed no flaps.

As the FAA filed it

SPLIT FLAP CONDITION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE INBOARD FLAP ACTUATING CYLINDER. LANDED NO FLAPS.

Other reports on N905CL · 5

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19800417049359IClimb · Detroit, MIEngine shut down due to turbine failure. Returned to airport.Apr 17, 1980 · Minor damage Incident 19790409010309IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Palm Springs, CAPilot landed in gusty wind with blowing dust. All four right main tires blown. Very turbulent on finalApr 9, 1979 · Minor damage Incident 19781026028469ITakeoff Ground Roll · Las Vegas, NVPilot notified he lost wheel rim parts on takeoff, continued to destination. #8 tire had blown, rim separatedOct 26, 1978 · Reported as Doug DC833 · Minor damage Incident 19780731044519INormal Cruise · Chicago, ILUtility hydraulic system failed during level flight. Flex hose was chafed through. No 2 engine pump pressure hose.Jul 31, 1978 Incident 19780203005679IGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Chantilly, VAJammed stabilizer trim in full up position during missed approach on a training flight. Pilot landed ok.Feb 3, 1978