Accident · 2019-05-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-05-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 (N732MA)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- Miami Air International Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Miami Air International
Probable cause
An extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate guidance for evaluating runway braking conditions and conducting en route landing distance assessments. Contributing to the continuation of an unstabilized approach were 1) the captain’s plan continuation bias and increased workload due to the weather and performing check airman duties and 2) the first officer’s lack of experience.
Source: NTSB case DCA19MA143Flight 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 / Commercial / Private | Airplane | 55 | Class 1 (2018-11-16) | 7,500 total · 2,204 in this make/model · 45 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 47 | Class 1 (2019-01-30) | 7,500 total · 18 in this make/model · 18 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.