Accident · 2021-08-11

NTSB case DCA21LA210 · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2021-08-11
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F (N296UP)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO

Probable cause

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

Source: NTSB case DCA21LA210

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 pilotAirplane39Class 1 (2021-04-15)9,559 total · 7,948 in this make/model · 6,120 as PIC · 114 last 90 days
Co-pilotAirline transport pilotAirplane39Class 1 (2021-06-13)507 total · 507 in this make/model · 117 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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