ValuJet Flight 592
Oxygen generators carried in the forward cargo hold ignited a fire that spread into the DC-9 as its crew tried to return to Miami.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 accidents and incidents
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 appears in 2 of the incidents we cover, flown by 2 operators from 1983 to 1996. 2 rest on a final report and 0 on preliminary or official information. This page lists the incidents we have documented from official reports. It is not a measure of the aircraft's safety.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 1996 | ValuJet Flight 592 | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | Everglades, about 17 miles northwest of Miami International Airport | 110 aboard; 0 on the ground | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 2 June 1983 | Air Canada Flight 797 | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | Runway 27L, Greater Cincinnati International Airport, Covington, Kentucky | 23 passengers | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Air Canada Flight 797
A concealed lavatory fire filled the DC-9 with smoke. It landed at Cincinnati, where 23 passengers died and 23 occupants escaped before a cabin flashfire.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report