Incident · 2022-07-07
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 DCA22LA179Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 58 | Class 1 (2022-01-03) | 10,165 total · 3,449 in this make/model · 165 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Commercial / Private | Airplane | 29 | Class 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.