Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 11 March 1999
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF
Owner/operator: World Airways
Registration Number: N107MA
Location: San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) –
ÿ Costa Rica
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A line mechanic fell under the nose of a landing gear during a pushback maneuver, resulting in fatal injuries.A line mechanic fell under the nose of a landing gear during a pushback maneuver, resulting in fatal injuries.
Description
During pushback, a line mechanic fell under the nose landing gear and was fatally injured.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or instability of the landing gear during the pushback.Possible mechanical failure or instability of the landing gear during the pushback.Share on:
