Accident · 2013-05-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-05-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOMBARDIER DHC8 (N934HA)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- PIEDMONT AIRLINES Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Piedmont Airlines
Probable cause
the frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the left MLG using the alternate extension system. Contributing to the accident were the operator's improper maintenance practices, which did not detect the lubrication issue with the roller and the wear of the latch.
Source: NTSB case DCA13FA094Flight 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 | Airplane / Helicopter | 60 | Class 1 (2012-12-28) | 26,000 total · 20,000 in this make/model · 158 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 25 | Class 1 (2013-02-18) | 2,000 total · 1,684 in this make/model · 240 as PIC · 203 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.