N908DE — 1992 Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation MD-88

Aircraft record

Serial number

53417

Manufacturer

Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation

Model

MD-88

Year

1992

Category

Fixed wing multi-engine

Engine

P & W Jt8d Series

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. DCA16CA070Jan 24, 2016Newark, NJNo injuries

   the ground crew's misjudgment of the distance between the B767 wingtip and the MD-88 tail. Contributing to the accident was the slushy condition of the ramp which limited the maneuvering space available.

2. ENG13IA005Nov 7, 2012Atlanta, GANo injuries

   The 4th stage turbine blade separation that resulted in an uncontained release of low pressure turbine blade material was Delta Air Lines' repair process for the turbine blades' tip shrouds. It was not possible to identify the part of the repair process that led to the premature wear of the blade's tip shoud and subsequent separation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1992 Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation MD-88).

1. Nov 8, 2022deregistered — Delta Air Lines Inc

Frequently asked

Has N908DE been in an accident?

Yes. N908DE appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N908DE?

N908DE is a 1992 Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation MD-88 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 53417.