Feb 9, 1998
Accident
Substantial CHICAGO, IL
Injuries23 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
the failure of the flight crew to maintain a proper pitch attitude for a successful landing or go-around. Contributing to the accident were the divergent pitch oscillations of the airplane, which occurred during the final approach and were the result of an improper autopilot desensitization rate.
NTSB DCA98MA023