BOEING 767-332
New York, NY, July 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 56.11267, -46.14533 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA22LA179 |
| Event ID | 20220815105738 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 767-332 |
| Registration # | N181DN |
| Operator | DELTA AIR LINES INC |
| Owner | DELTA AIR LINES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 233 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.