NTSB investigations: Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30

19 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19782026
NTSB investigations: Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 per year, 1978–2026: 19 cases
19781
19821
19882
19911
19931
19982
19991
20004
20042
20071
20081
20092

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('3023501'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB DCA09FA048Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing DC-10 · Baltimore, MDthe captain’s inappropriate control inputs following a firm landing, resulting in two hard nose-gear impacts before executing a go-around. Contributing to the inappropriate control inputs was the captain’s fatigue and physical discomfort; and a possible lack…May 6, 2009 · N139WA · Substantial damageNTSB ENG09IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 · Bogota, ColombiaFailure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.Mar 26, 2009 · N526MD · Minor damageNTSB DCA08FA062Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC10 · Pacific OceanAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulenceMay 19, 2008 · N720AX · No damageNTSB MIA07IA088Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlanta, GAThe improper overhaul of the horizontal stabilizer chain drive unit drive assembly.May 2, 2007 · N270AX · No damageNTSB DCA04WA043Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing DC-10-30 · Bogota, ColombiaApr 28, 2004 · N189AX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04TA103Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.Apr 11, 2004 · N14075 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00WA260Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsSep 7, 2000 · N15069 · Minor damageNTSB NYC00IA250Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJThe sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damageNTSB DCA00WA046Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationDouglas DC-10-30 · Entebbe, UgandaApr 30, 2000 · N800WR · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJStress rupture of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine anti-rotation nozzle locks, resulting from inadequate nozzle lock design.Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA00WA014Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F · Amsterdam, NetherlandsDec 18, 1999 · N800WR · Substantial damageNTSB DCA99WA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsOct 13, 1998 · N230NW · Minor damageNTSB DCA98WA088Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Shannon, IrelandSep 20, 1998 · N14063 · Minor damageNTSB DCA93MA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-10-30 · Dallas/Ft Worth, TXThe national transportation safety board determines that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the captain to use proper directional control techniques to maintain the airplane on the runway.Apr 14, 1993 · N139AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Chicago, ILThe local controller's not understanding read back of radio communications. Factors include the pilot-in-command of flight 73 not understanding verbal instructions; local controller not visually identifying the aircraft; and inadequate surveillance (FAA) in…Dec 23, 1991 · N142AA · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB FTW88NA106Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Dfw Airport, TXMay 21, 1988 · N136AA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10 · Dfw Airport, TXUnexpected opening of the IL door, which caught the passenger between it and the bulkhead as the door moved inward and upward. A secondary cause was the failure of the flight attendants to follow company procedures requiring them to guard all entry doors…Jan 10, 1988 · N142AA · No damageNTSB FTW83IA072Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 · Thermal, CAAt about 1458 PST, the aircraft encountered moderate to severe clear air turbulence for a period of 8 to 10 seconds while climbing through 35,500 ft. seven passengers and seven flight attendants received minor injuries. The seat belt sign had been turned on…Dec 30, 1982 · N137AA · No damageNTSB UNK78X0123Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)May 27, 1978 · N54629 · No damage