Aug 8, 1996
Incident
Minor HONOLULU, HI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
Improper installation of a flexible hydraulic hose by company maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection of the work by company inspectors which resulted in the loose hose becoming entangled in the nose gear linkage, preventing complete extension of the nose gear.
NTSB LAX96IA300