Preliminary information
On April 16, 2009, an Arrow Cargo, MD-11F, registration N384WA, experienced a left nosewheel separation during its approach to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCEL), Santiago, Chile. There were no injuries to the 5 crew members onboard, and the airplane was not damaged. The cargo flight originated from Ciudad del Este - Guarani International Airport (SGES), Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
The investigation is being conducted by the Chile Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for DCA09WA075 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 17, 2009
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Batco, CL
- Nearest airport
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCEL)
- Highest injury
- None
Mcdonnell Douglas MD11
- N-number
- N384WA
- Category
- Airplane
- Operating rule
- Part 121 (airline)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.