Will we ever see another a/c like the MD-80 again?

[glasspilot1]

If the jackscrew holding the leading edge of the tail comes loose from its nut and pops out of the top of the tail, your chances are a little slimmer...

I was a 727 Cap in the late 90's when the Alaska accident happened. The day after, I was taxing to the gate in St. Louis and there were scores of MD-80's on the ramp with mechanics crawling all over the tails. The F/O looked at me and said: "I'm glad I'm not flying THAT piece of ****"!

In May 2001 I found myself in 80 school!

 

[PhatAJ2008]

They knew the day after the accident that the jackscrew was at fault?

 

[Donsa320]

They knew the day after the accident that the jackscrew was at fault?

Yes, because there had been many radio transmissions between the crew and maintenance control about tripped and resetting trim motor circuit breakers.

 

[glasspilot1]

Thanks Donsa for the confirmation. It was a sad accident as the crew (and rest) had a relatively long time before their impact with the water.