Incident · 2012-07-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-07-27
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-3H4 (N379SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
the rupture of the nose landing gear hydraulic line that resulted from abrasions due to contact with the nose landing gear tire. Contributing to the incident was the incorrect installation of union and restrictor on the actuator.
Source: NTSB case DCA12IA113Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Private | Airplane | 47 | Class 1 (2012-03-15) | 15,110 total · 9,960 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Private | Airplane | 36 | Class 1 (2012-01-17) | 9,500 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.