Overview
On September 25, 1997, at approximately 0939 central daylight time, Trans World Airlines flight 593, operating as a scheduled domestic passenger flight under Title 14 CFR Part 121, experienced a runway overrun during landing at New Orleans International Airport (Moisant Field) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) registered as N931TW, was not damaged. The five crewmembers and 130 passengers were not injured, and no emergency evacuation was conducted. The flight originated from St. Louis, Missouri, at about 0750.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft landed on runway 01. During the landing roll, the aircraft continued beyond the departure end of the runway, resulting in the nose landing gear becoming stuck in mud. Passengers were deplaned and transported to the terminal by bus.
Weather and Runway Conditions
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and an instrument flight plan was on file. According to ATC tower personnel, light rain had ceased prior to the arrival of flight 593. The runway condition was classified as wet with good braking action. The flight crew reported to ATC that braking action was good during the beginning of the landing roll; however, during the last portion of the landing roll, braking action became poor.
Investigation Status
As of the available preliminary information, no additional details were provided.