Incident · 2008-01-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-01-08
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-2H4 (N733TW)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- AMERISTAR AIR CARGO, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc.
Probable cause
The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.
Source: NTSB case CHI08IA065Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial / Flight engineer | Airplane | — | Class 1 (2007-10-01) | 15,000 as PIC |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot | — | — | Class 1 | 3,380 in this make/model · 15,000 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.