# SDR 9901061160

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 13, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N160US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160US), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-40
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46769
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Lt Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9901061160

## Discrepancy

DURING CRUISE EN ROUTE TO AMS, THE CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD OUTER PANE SHATTERED IN FLIGHT.  FLIGHT DIVERTED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  REPLACED WINDSHIELD AND HEAT CONTROLLER, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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