Narrative:
The DC-9 touched down heavily on runway 09L. The main gear collapsed and the tail section separated. The aircraft caught fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The decision of the pilot to initiate and continue an instrument approach under weather conditions which precluded adequate visual reference and the faulty techniques used by the pilot during the landing phase of that approach. The Safety Board also finds that the flight crew's non-adherence to prescribed operational practices and procedures compromised the safe operation of the flight."
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 18 May 1972 |
| Time: | 15:21 |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 |
| Operator: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Registration: | N8961E |
| MSN: | 45870/332 |
| First flight: | 1968 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7B |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA), United States of America |
| Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL/KFLL), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | EA346 |
The DC-9 touched down heavily on runway 09L. The main gear collapsed and the tail section separated. The aircraft caught fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The decision of the pilot to initiate and continue an instrument approach under weather conditions which precluded adequate visual reference and the faulty techniques used by the pilot during the landing phase of that approach. The Safety Board also finds that the flight crew's non-adherence to prescribed operational practices and procedures compromised the safe operation of the flight."
Accident investigation:
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Follow-up / safety actions
NTSB issued 2 Safety Recommendations
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Miami International Airport, FL to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL as the crow flies is 34 km (21 miles).
Distance from Miami International Airport, FL to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL as the crow flies is 34 km (21 miles).
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