This report explains the accident involving Delta Air Lines flight 1288, and MD-88, which experienced and uncontained engine failure during the initial part of its takeoff roll at Pensacola Regional Airport in Pensacola, Florida, on July 6, 1996. Safety issues in the report include the limitations of the blue etch anodize process, manufacturing defects, standards for the fluorescent penetrant inspection process, the performance of nondestructive testing, the use of alarm systems for emergency situations, and instructions regarding emergency exits. Safety recommendations concerning these issues were made to the Federal Aviation Administration.
National Transportation Safety Board Aircraft Accident Report: Uncontrolled Engine Failure Delta Air Lines Flight 1288, McDonnell Douglas MD-88, N927DA, Pennsacola, Florida, July 6, 1996
1998
138 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Transportation Safety , Air Transportation , Aircraft accident , Accident investigations , Engine failures , Flourescent penetration tests , Engine inspection , Penetrants , Nondestructive tests , Cracks , In-service inspection , Recommendations , Takeoff , Florida , Compressor fan hubs , Pensacola(Florida)