FAA To Fine Northwest For Alleged Maintenance Violation

FAA said it plans to fine Northwest $375,000 for "violating maintenance requirements" on a DC-9 and "operating the airplane in an unairworthy condition." The agency said it acted after a review of discrepancy reports filed by pilots who flew the aircraft in July 1997 after a wing spar had been...

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