NONE · Embraer 120 · 1996-02-20 · RALEIGH, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL96IA053
Event ID
20001208X05210
Type
Incident
Date
1996-02-20
Location
RALEIGH, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.830551, -78.830352
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
8
Total aboard
8
Aircraft
Make
Embraer
Model
120
Registration
N129AM
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The operator's inadequate progressive inspection program that did not require periodic analysis of airplane hydraulic system fluid; and the failure of the operator to comply with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manual resulting in contamination of the airplane's hydraulic system that exceeded the maximum contamination level.