DCA13WA002

NTSB accident investigation · Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · October 13, 2012

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
October 13, 2012, 22:55 local (22:55 UTC)
Place
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Injuries
3 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N988ARMcdonnell Douglas MD11
Defining event
Landing-flare/touchdown: Landing gear collapse
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
85345

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Aircraft

Registration
N988AR
Reported as
Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 (UNDESIGNAT)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
48434
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Part 121
Operator
Centurion Air Cargo Inc

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