On September 11, 1993, a Boeing 747-200 (registration N17025) was involved in an aviation accident near New York, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The improper installation of the fairing by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the infligh separation of the fairing in flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After takeoff, the captain observed airframe vibration upon flap retraction. Fuel was dumped and the aircraft landed safely. Inspection revealed the No. 1 movable flap fairing was missing, later found with two missing lower hinge bolts.
Incident Overview
Following takeoff, as the wing flaps were retracted, the captain noted airframe vibration. In response, he dumped fuel and returned to land. Subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that the No. 1 movable flap fairing was missing.
Discovery and Examination
The fairing was located the following day in a field approximately three miles from the departure runway. Examination of the fairing showed that the two lower hinge bolts were missing. The hinges and bushings exhibited no evidence of deformation or failure.
Conclusion
The investigation did not specify a probable cause for the missing bolts or fairing separation.
What happened in the 11 Sept 1993 Boeing 747-200 accident near New York, NY?
After takeoff, the captain observed airframe vibration upon flap retraction. Fuel was dumped and the aircraft landed safely. Inspection revealed the No. 1 movable flap fairing was missing, later found with two missing lower hinge bolts.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sept 1993 Boeing 747-200 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Sept 1993 involved a Boeing 747-200, registration N17025, at New York, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The improper installation of the fairing by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the infligh separation of the fairing in flight.
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