Incident · 2022-07-07

NTSB case DCA22LA179 · BOEING 767-332 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2022-07-07
Event type
Incident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
BOEING 767-332 (N181DN)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
DELTA AIR LINES INC

Probable cause

The failure of maintenance personnel to close the drain mast heater circuit breakers which resulted in the formation of ice in the forward drain mast, an improper flow of wastewater into the main landing gear wheel well, and the formation of ice on one or more aileron system components.

Source: NTSB case DCA22LA179

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Check pilotAirline transport pilotAirplane58Class 1 (2022-01-03)10,165 total · 3,449 in this make/model · 165 last 90 days
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilot / Commercial / PrivateAirplane29Class 1 (2022-06-03)753 total · 189 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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