Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 19 November 2006
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
Owner/operator: Northwest Airlines
Registration Number: N8950E
Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (DC-9)Aircraft structure (DC-9)
Category: Other
A DC-9 aircraft was struck by a tug during a towing operation, resulting in significant damage and eventual dismantling at Minneapolis airport. The incident occurred in May 2008.A DC-9 aircraft was struck by a tug during a towing operation, resulting in significant damage and eventual dismantling at Minneapolis airport. The incident occurred in May 2008.
Description
Hit by a tug whilst towing. The DC-9 was damaged and withdrawn from use. It was finally broken up at Minneapolis in May 2008.
Primary Cause
Tug operation and collision with another aircraft.Tug operation and collision with another aircraft.Share on:
