Our MD80 that did a high speed abort on 8-17, algt flt.#436 in vegas had a a missing "cotter pin" on the assembly that failed. That's our stellar contract mx. Lowest bidder. This captain saved the day, but he's one of our most experienced captains on property. We have many new hire captains on the md80. Had there been a lesser md experienced captain. Well, everyday that goes by is a day closer to our Valujet a new.