19830131010879I

Incident · Minor damage

FAA incident report · Doug DC-10-10 · Chicago, IL · January 31, 1983

Date: January 31, 1983 · 20:57 local
Place: Chicago, IL
Airport: Ohare International
Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
Operating rules: Air carrier (Part 121)
Operator: AALA
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N115AA
Reported as: Doug DC1010
People aboard: 172
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 0 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

N115AARegistration cancelled Jun 10, 2002 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10S/N 46515 · Built 1972 Airframe modelMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Engine modelGE CF6-6 seriesTurbo-fan

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What happened

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Tower observed sparks under aircraft on touchdown. Found part of tail cone on runway. Hinge cover missing.

As the FAA filed it

TOWER OBSERVED SPARKS UNDER AIRCRAFT ON TOUCHDOWN. FOUND PART OF TAIL CONE ON RUNWAY. HINGE COVER MISSING.

Other reports on N115AA · 2

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

Incident 19830705036209INormal Cruise · Chicago, ILEngine shut down when oil filter bypass light came on. Engine oil filter differential pressure switch replaced.Jul 5, 1983 Incident 19810815058929IClimb · Chicago, ILHydraulic fluid loss indicated. Depressurized system. Landed ok. Found leak at inboard flap lock valve.Aug 15, 1981