DCA09WA075

NTSB incident investigation · Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Batco, Chile · April 17, 2009

Incident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
April 17, 2009
Place
Batco, Chile
Injuries
5 uninjured
Damage
No damage
Aircraft
N384WAMcdonnell Douglas MD11
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Parties
The Boeing Company
Case key
74616

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Factual narrative

On April 16, 2009, an Arrow Cargo, MD-11F, registration N384WA, experienced a left nosewheel separation during its approach to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCEL), Santiago, Chile. There were no injuries to the 5 crew members onboard, and the airplane was not damaged. The cargo flight originated from Ciudad del Este - Guarani International Airport (SGES), Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. The investigation is being conducted by the Chile Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

Aircraft

Registration
N384WA
Reported as
Mcdonnell Douglas MD11
Category
Airplane
Damage
No damage
Flight
Part 121
Operator
Arrow Air Inc
Registered owner
Aercap Leasing
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Transport
Departed
SCEL · Batco
Destination
SGES · Ciudad del Este
Flight plan
IFR
Airport
SCEL · Arturo Merino Benitez Airport