Final None Jul 7, 2022

N181DN accident at New York, NY

Boeing 767-332 — Flight control sys malf/fail at New York, NY

DateJul 7, 2022
Tail numberN181DN
AircraftBoeing 767-332 · Boeing 767 · B763
LocationNew York, NY
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 121
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseDCA22LA179

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.

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