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Accident

FAA accident report · Doug DC-9-31 · Cape Canaveral, FL · October 3, 1990

Date: October 3, 1990 · 20:08 local
Place: Cape Canaveral, FL
Phase of flight: Normal Cruise
Operating rules: Air carrier (Part 121)
Operator: EALA
Aircraft: N8923E
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA91LA005
Reported as: Doug DC931
Reported engine: Pratt & Whitney JT8D7B
People aboard: 72
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 12,275 total

N8923ERegistration cancelled Jul 28, 2010 · Douglas DC-9-31S/N 45838 · Built 1967 Airframe modelDouglas DC-9-31 Engine modelPratt & Whitney JT8D-1Turbo-jet

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Turbulence near thunderstorm. Passenger hurt died day later. Passengers ignored seat belt sign.

As the FAA filed it

TURBULENCE NEAR THUNDERSTORM. PASSENGER HURT DIED DAY LATER. PASSENGERS IGNORED SEAT BELT SIGN.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MIA91LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCape Canaveral, FLFailure of the captain to follow procedures, his improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the aircraft to continue into the overhang (anvil) of a thunderstorm, failure of the passengers to abide by procedures/instructions concerning use of seat belts,…Oct 4, 1990 · No damage

Other reports on N8923E · 4

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

Incident 19900111003149IOther Ground Ops · Atlanta, GABaggage handler was injured when belt loader he was positioning hit and proceeded under the fuselage structure.Jan 11, 1990 · Minor damage Incident 19840802042182IIdling Engines · Atlanta, GAHad powerbacked from gate. Stopped to make turn. Eal N8987E powerbacked from adjacent gate and hit eal 8987E.Aug 2, 1984 · Minor damage Incident 19820829052799INormal Cruise · Houston, TXRight engine oil quanity decreased. Diverted to Houston. Found oil cap off on right engine.Aug 29, 1982 Incident 19790802029749IInitial Approach-IFR · Boston, MAPressure problem reported to ats. Replaced 22CO DO53 pressure controller and 77AM24 pressure amplifier.Aug 2, 1979