McDonnell Douglas MD-81 crash, Jun 14, 2000, Newark
McDonnell Douglas MD-81 accident on June 14, 2000 near Newark, New Jersey, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. No NTSB...
- Date: June 14, 2000
- Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-81
- Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: Not determined. No NTSB investigation was conducted. The airline said an engine started unexpectedly and the aircraft surged forward.
A Continental MD-81 was parked at gate C115 at Newark awaiting passengers for a flight to Detroit. While employees cleaned the cabin, an engine run was attempted and the aircraft moved forward into the main terminal building. None of the occupants were injured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The NTSB did not investigate.