N909DL — 1987 Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N909DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 49540
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co
- Model
- MD-88
- Year
- 1987
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P & W Jt8d Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
the captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane's heading. Contributing to the accident were the captain's (1) situational stress resulting from his concerns about stopping performance and (2) attentional limitations due to the high workload during the landing, which prevented him from immediately recognizing the use of excessive reverse thrust.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1987 Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88).
- Dec 6, 2018deregistered — Delta Air Lines Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N909DL been in an accident?
- Yes. N909DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N909DL?
- N909DL is a 1987 Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 49540.
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