# NTSB MIA89IA043: Airbus Industrie A-300-600, N80057, San Juan, PR, November 28, 1988

- Type: NTSB incident investigation
- Classification: Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report
- Date: November 27, 1988, 21:25 local (Nov 28, 1988, 01:25 UTC)
- Place: San Juan, PR
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 14 minor, 262 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 25, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 32324
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA89IA043
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/32324/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA043

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb
  - bleed air system,valve - disconnected (contributing factor)
  - maintenance,installation - improper, company maintenance personnel (cause)
- Miscellaneous/other, standing
  - misc eqpt/furnishings,slides - engaged
  - emergency procedure - performed, flight attendant

## Analysis

COMPANY MAINTENANCE CREWS REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE BLEED VALVE PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT AND INSTALLED THE MOUNTING CLAMP IMPROPERLY. AFTER TAKEOFF THE VALVE DISCONNECTED AND THE BLEED AIR DISCHARGE ACTIVATED THE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM. THE CREW DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES TO NO AVAIL, LANDED AND EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION. DURING THE EVACUATION 14 PASSENGERS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N80057](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N80057-2009-10-21), registration cancelled 2009-10-21, S/N 465, built 1988 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Airbus Industrie A-300-600
- Registry model: [Airbus Industrie A300 B4-605R](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a300-b4-605r) (registry code 3930308) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [GE CF6-80 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf6-80-series) (registry code 30025, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: GE CF6-80-C2A5 56000 lbs thrust turbo fan
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Part 121
- Operator: American Airlines
- Registered owner: American Airlines Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport
- Destination: JFK, NEW YORK, NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: SJU, San Juan

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 15,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 80° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: SJU

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Incident 19881127056539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881127056539I), Nov 27, 1988: Airbus A300B4605R, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Fire warning. Engine shut down. Returned. No fire. Evacuated. Loose hose let hot air enter engine compartment.

## Other investigations on N80057 (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC99LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA177), Jul 15, 1999: Airbus Industrie A-300-600ER (N80057), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: improper use of the flight controls by the captain trainee, and inadequate supervision by the check airman.
- [NTSB MIA98IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA195), Jul 9, 1998: Airbus Industrie A-300B4-605R (N80057), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: An in-flight engine fire resulting from (1) the failure of the engine overhaul facility to install, and the failure of American Airlines to ensure installation of, the proper adapter bolt inserts to…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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