Douglas DC-9 crash, Feb 17, 1991 (2 killed), Cleveland-Ho...
Douglas DC-9 accident on February 17, 1991 near Cleveland-Hopkins, Ohio, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The flight crew failed to detect and...
- Date: February 17, 1991
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Cleveland-Hopkins, Ohio, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The flight crew failed to detect and remove ice contamination from the wings; the NTSB also cited FAA, Douglas and Ryan responses to the known contamination sensitivity of the DC-9 series 10.
A Ryan International DC-9 cargo flight stalled and rolled into the ground moments after takeoff from Cleveland in snow. The crew had not inspected the wings for ice during a 35-minute turnaround, and the DC-9 series 10 was known to be sensitive to wing contamination. Both pilots were killed.