ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380713
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| Date: | Wednesday 5 October 1983 |
| Time: | 20:33 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 727-123 |
| Owner/operator: | American Airlines |
| Registration: | N1972 |
| MSN: | 18428 |
| Engine model: | P&W JT8D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 72 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Dfw Airport, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Des Moines, IA (KDSM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A BRAKE FIRE RESULTING FROM A DRAGGING BRAKE THE CAUSE OF WHICH WAS NOT DETERMINED WAS THE REASON FOR AN EVACUATION DURING TAXI BACK TO THE RAMP BECAUSE OF A BRAKE DISCREPANCY. THE SLIDE LOST PRESSURE WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A HIGH HEEL SHOE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW84IA007
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 19:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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