Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 December 2008
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51
Owner/operator: Northwest Airlines
Registration Number: N782NC
Location: Madison, Wisconsin –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 57
Component Affected: The airplane’s left side.The airplane’s left side.
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An airplane landed on a snow-covered runway with insufficient maneuvering capability, resulting in a jackknifing incident with the tug. The tug caused significant damage to the airplane due to sliding on the snow.An airplane landed on a snow-covered runway with insufficient maneuvering capability, resulting in a jackknifing incident with the tug. The tug caused significant damage to the airplane due to sliding on the snow.
Description
The airplane landed on a snow covered runway and was unable to maneuver while taxiing. The pilot requested that a tug be dispatched to tow the airplane to the gate. After the tug was connected, the airplane and tug slid on the snow and the tug jackknifed and impacted the left side of the airplane causing substantial damage. The tug was subsequently re-connected and the airplane was towed to the gate. Probable Cause: The collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.
Primary Cause
Collision between the tug and the airplane during towing due to sliding on the snow-covered runway.Collision between the tug and the airplane during towing due to sliding on the snow-covered runway.Share on:
