McDonnell Douglas MD-11F N296UP

Summary

On 12 August 2021 at about 02:56 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F registered N296UP, operated by United Parcel Service Co, was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

12 August 2021 at 02:56

Classification

Accident

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Nearest airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor (KPHX)

Coordinates

33.2728, -112.0732

Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

Registration

N296UP

Category

Airplane

Year built

1991

Engines

3

Operator

United Parcel Service Co

Operating rule

Part 121: Air Carrier

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Louisville → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

DCA21LA210

Nobody was injured.

The flight crew’s incorrect pitch attitude during go-around.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a tailstrike during a go-around at Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX). The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there were no injuries. The operator and flight crew reported the flight to KPHX was normal. While on approach the crew noted some virga in the area and a wind shift. The crew reported the touchdown appeared normal and the spoilers began deploying. The pilot flying began to apply thrust reversers, and the crew noted the nose pitch up. The flight crew executed a go-around and returned for an uneventful landing. Post-flight inspection revealed damage to the lower aft fuselage. Maintenance examination revealed damage to the aft pressure bulkhead.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.