Hawaiian Airlines
Also recorded as: HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC, Hawaiian Airlines
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
13 records, spanning 1964–2023.
Operated by Hawaiian Airlines (per NTSB report)
The captain did not verify that the tow tractor had exited the area in front of the airplane before taxiing for departure. Contributing factors were the dark conditions and the absence of an illuminated hazard beacon on the tow tractor, which reduced its conspicuity; the tow tractor operator’s positioning of the tractor too close to the airplane; the captain’s forgetting to verify the ramp agent’s display of the nosewheel bypass steering pin and provide him a return salute due to the performance of competing operational tasks; the flight crew’s rote performance of the “departure salute” checklist item and the required visual check of the sides of the airplane before commencing the taxi; and the ground crew’s discarding lighted wands during the pushback, which subsequently made it more difficult for them to attract the captain’s attention. In addition, the lack of procedure for ground crew to re-establish communications with the flight crew once the headset is disconnected from the airplane.
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight.
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The flight crew’s decision to fly over an observed storm cell instead of deviating around it despite sufficient meteorological information indicating the potential for severe convective activity.
Operated by Hawaiian Airlines (per NTSB report)
Uncommanded movement of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer control wheel for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The captain’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing.
Operated by Hawaiian Airlines Inc (per NTSB report)
a tailstrike caused by inappropriate recovery technique after a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the radio altimeter, caused by the approach being over calm/flat water, that was not recognized by the flight crew.
Operated by Hawaiian Airlines (per NTSB report)
The loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine control to improper schedule maximum fuel flow resulting in flames out the engine’s exhaust tailpipe that impinged the wing. Contributing to the event were: - The presence of water containing dissolved aluminum sulfate (alum) in the airplane fuel system that initiated a sudden blockage of the engine VSV TM SP filter. - The maintenance provider omitted to sump the fuel tanks during the 10-day period of inactivity of the airplane. - While the engine was in an internally stalled condition during the reverse and post-reverse thrust operation, the electronic engine control logic allowed the fuel metering unit to supply maximum fuel flow despite the throttle at idle speed.
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC. (per NTSB report)
the disintegration of the No. 6 bearing in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an aborted takeoff. In addition, the malfunction of the slide in the right forward service door was the result of a faulty seal in the inflation system. The inflation gauge had not been checked that day due to confusion resulting from a change in the operations manual. The change in the language made it unclear as to whose responsibility it was to check the inflation gauge. The operator did not verify that the change was being properly implemented after it had been made effective.
Operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC. (per NTSB report)
THE AIRCRAFTS ENCOUNTER WITH THE ENGINE EXHAUST FLOW AND RELATED TURBULENCE FROM A HEAVY BOEING 747, WHICH CROSSED THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY ABOUT 1 MINUTE AND TEN SECONDS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.
FAA enforcement actions
35 actions, spanning 1997–2023.
Sanction: $24,500 · case closed 2024-04-23
Sanction: $70,000 · case closed 2023-08-02
Sanction: $350,000 · case closed 2015-09-24
Sanction: $23,500 · case closed 2012-09-19
Sanction: 6000 · case closed 2012-01-12
Sanction: $35,000 · case closed 2010-12-10
Sanction: $14,000 · case closed 2010-01-08
Sanction: $42,000 · case closed 2009-06-04
Sanction: $300 · case closed 2008-08-14
Sanction: $5,300 · case closed 2008-08-14
Sanction: $5,500 · case closed 2008-04-25
Sanction: $32,500 · case closed 2006-06-26
Sanction: $30,000 · case closed 2006-06-21
Sanction: $50,000 · case closed 2005-09-14
Sanction not stated · case closed 2005-09-14
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2001-12-14
Sanction: $6,500 · case closed 2001-05-10
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2001-05-10
Sanction: $6,000 · case closed 2001-01-18
Sanction: $6,500 · case closed 2001-01-18
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2001-05-10
Sanction: $3,000 · case closed 2001-06-26
Sanction: $11,000 · case closed 2001-05-10
Sanction: $6,500 · case closed 2001-01-18
Sanction: $2,500 · case closed 2000-03-24
Sanction: $15,000 · case closed 2000-11-22
Sanction: $12,500 · case closed 2000-07-28
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2000-07-28
Sanction: $13,000 · case closed 2001-01-18
Sanction: $15,000 · case closed 2000-01-24
Sanction: $6,500 · case closed 2000-01-11
Sanction: $8,000 · case closed 2000-01-12
Sanction: $45,000 · case closed 2000-03-14
Sanction: $250,000 · case closed 2002-10-10
Sanction not stated · case closed 2002-10-10
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N132AA | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N204HA | AIRBUS A321-271N | 2017 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N208HA | AIRBUS A321-271N | 2018 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N216HA | AIRBUS A321-271N | 2018 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N375HA | AIRBUS A330-243 | 2015 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N393HA | AIRBUS A330-243 | 2013 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N494HA | BOEING 717-200 | 2004 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5510K | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N5512K | BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES DREAM MACHINE | 1994 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N588HA | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N601AP | LAMBERT ROGER C ZODIAC 601XL | 2006 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N689HA | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N494HA (BOEING 717-200) — records 2023 · registered to HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N216HA (AIRBUS A321-271N) — records 2023 · registered to HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N393HA (AIRBUS A330-243) — records 2022 · registered to ALASKA AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N208HA (AIRBUS A321-271N) — records 2021 · registered to HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N204HA (AIRBUS A321-271N) — records 2018 · registered to HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N375HA (AIRBUS A330-243) — records 2017 · registered to WELLS FARGO TRUST CO NA TRUSTEE (owner ≠ operator)
- N588HA — records 2011 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N132AA — records 2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N601AP (LAMBERT ROGER C ZODIAC 601XL) — records 1998 · registered to SHAFER JERRY D (owner ≠ operator)
- N689HA — records 1988 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N5510K — records 1968 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N5512K (BUCKEYE INDUSTRIES DREAM MACHINE) — records 1964 · registered to STONE RONALD K (owner ≠ operator)