# NTSB investigations: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DCA23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA232.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Saltillo, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2023 · N834US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind shift while on short final approach which resulted in a higher than normal sink rate and a tailstrike.
- [NTSB DCA19CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA208.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2019 · N911DL · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB DCA19CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA146.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2019 · N977DL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB DCA18CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA251.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2018 · N918DE · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA042.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N924DL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start.
- [NTSB DCA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA070.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2016 · N908DE · Substantial damage
  > the ground crew's misjudgment of the distance between the B767 wingtip and the MD-88 tail. Contributing to the accident was the slushy condition of the ramp which limited the maneuvering space available.
- [NTSB DCA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA085.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2015 · N909DL · Substantial damage
  > the captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane's heading. Contributing to the accident were the captain's…
- [NTSB DCA14CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA051.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2014 · N921DL · Substantial damage
  > Inattention by ground crew personnel which resulted in the airplane being substantially damaged.
- [NTSB DCA13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA106.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N995DL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crews failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB ENG13IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA005.md): Boeing MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2012 · N908DE · No damage
  > The 4th stage turbine blade separation that resulted in an uncontained release of low pressure turbine blade material was Delta Air Lines' repair process for the turbine blades' tip shrouds. It was not possible to identify the part of the repair process that…
- [NTSB ERA12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA038.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N922DL · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate control of the tug while maneuvering the airplane during pushback.
- [NTSB ERA11CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA367.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N884DA · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.
- [NTSB ENG10IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA041.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N990DL · Minor damage
  > The cause of the right wing landing light switch fire is undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA224.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N941DL · Minor damage
  > The flight attendant’s failure to properly restrain herself after taking her jumpseat.
- [NTSB DCA09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA018.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Greer, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N924DL · Minor damage
  > The overheating and arcing of the DC Ground Service Relay and Block Diodes component for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA073.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2008 · N935DL · Minor damage
  > The airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport.
- [NTSB DEN05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA077.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N949DL · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose gear actuator resulted in penetration of the forward pressure bulkhead and a loss of pressurization.
- [NTSB DEN03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA070.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N974DL · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in engine start with the throttles advanced and the subsequent impact with the tug. Contributing factors include, the flight crew's improper procedures/directives and failure to…
- [NTSB FTW02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N911DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to publish a notice to airmen.
- [NTSB LAX01IA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA118.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Tucson, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2001 · N996DL · Minor damage
  > the failure of 4th stage turbine blades during takeoff roll, which resulted in a dynamic imbalance in the engine.
- [NTSB NYC00IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA100.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N944DL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the ground pushback crew to maintain an adequate clearance from a nearby airplane during pushback.
- [NTSB NYC99IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA231.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N947DL · Minor damage
  > Deteriorated wire insulation and shorting at a short radius bend to the electrical wiring in the right side alternate static port heater, which resulted in electrical arcing and a fire sustained by overlaying thermal acoustic insulation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N907DE · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA022.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N919DL · Minor damage
  > The driver's failure to maintain control of the belt loader. A factor in the accident was the precipitation which may have contributed to the driver's foot slipping off the brake and onto the accelerator, as he approached the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA023.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N997DL · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA095.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N984DL · Minor damage
  > The vehicle's driver failure to maintain adequate clearance from and resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD97IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA020.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N918DL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures and extend the spoilers.
- [NTSB NYC97MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97MA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N914DL · Substantial damage
  > The Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome his misperception of the airplane's position relative to the…
- [NTSB DCA96MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA068.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 6, 1996 · N927DA · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the left engine's front compressor fan hub, which resulted from the failure of Delta Air Lines' fluorescent penetrant inspection process to detect a detectable fatigue crack initiating from an area of altered microstructure that was created…
- [NTSB FTW96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA111.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1996 · N957DL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed to properly flare the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA055.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N981DL · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with weather during a climb, resulting in an injury to a flight attendant who got out of her seat to perform a duty.
- [NTSB BFO93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA155.md): Douglas MD-88 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N913DL · No damage
  > The cabin attendant did not follow published procedures.
- [NTSB ATL93IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA135.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Charleston, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N948DL · Minor damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing attempt which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA208.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N956DL · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of a fan blade resulting from a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB ATL92IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA025.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N908DL · No damage
  > A short in an electrical connector which resulted in its failure. The reason for the short was not determined. A factor was the improper installation of the connector by an unknown maintenance person.
- [NTSB ATL91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA090.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N938DL · Substantial damage
  > The van driver's inadequate visual lookout and poor division of attention.
- [NTSB MIA88IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA240.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Pensacola, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1988 · N924DL · No damage
  > The captain stated that he crossed the final approach fix at 3000 feet, continued the approach, touched down at 140 knots at the end of the touchdown zone, but could not stop the acft and ran off the end of runway 16. According to tower personnel and…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3023688', '3023689'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3023688

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