Accident · 2011-11-10

NTSB case DCA12CA043 · AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320 211 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2011-11-10
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320 211 (N331NW)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
DELTA AIR LINES INC

Probable cause

In-flight collision with birds during initial climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.

Source: NTSB case DCA12CA043

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane51Class 1 (2011-08-23)13,191 total · 6,307 in this make/model · 154 last 90 days
Co-pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane49Class 1 (2011-08-16)8,154 total · 5,553 in this make/model · 128 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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