American Airlines Jet Made Safe Emergency Landing At STL

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board meeting next week on its investigation into a 2007 accident inwhich the crew of an American Airlines MD-82, which experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off, declared an emergency and returned to the airport. No one was injured in the accident.

The purpose of the meeting will be to determine the probable cause of the accident and to consider proposed safety recommendations to reduce the likelihood of future such mishaps. It will be held Tuesday, April 7 in Washington, DC

As ANN reported, on September 28, 2007 American Airlines flight 1400, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) experienced an in-flight left engine fire during departure climb from the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). During the return to STL, the nose landing gear failed to extend... and a one-engine go-around was executed.

The flight crew conducted an emergency landing, and the two flight crewmembers, three flight attendants, and 138 passengers deplaned on the runway. No occupant injuries were reported, but the airplane sustained substantial damage.

A summary of the Board's final report, which will include its findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, will appear on the website shortly after the conclusion of the meeting. The entire report will appear on the website several weeks later.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov