NONE · Boeing 737-2H4 · 2008-01-08 · Lincoln, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08IA065
Event ID
20080122X00088
Type
Incident
Date
2008-01-08
Location
Lincoln, NE, USA
Coordinates
40.851387, -96.765274
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
38
Total aboard
38
Aircraft
Make
Boeing
Model
737-2H4
Registration
N733TW
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.