SMS Analyst reported two cockpit windows shattering on two separate aircraft. Both windows were sent back to the manufacturer for analysis.
Synopsis
SMS Analyst reported two cockpit windows shattering on two separate aircraft. Both windows were sent back to the manufacturer for analysis.
Narrative
On DATE; Aircraft X (a 2018 Cessna 680A Citation Latitude;Construction Number XXX-XXXX) on the ZZZ-ZZZZ route; during the approach phase at approximately 10;600 ft. MSL the left lateral windshield began to crack.Later; a similar window (right-side) from a different aircraft; Aircraft Y (a 2018 Cessna 680A Citation Latitude; construction number XXX-XXXY) failed in a manner similar to that of Aircraft X.Both windows were sent to the Manufacturer to determine the cause of failure. They concluded that:Failures of both windows consist of cracks in the interior glass lamination. Based on the window serial numbers:The window S/N XXXXXXXXXXX from Aircraft X; was manufactured on DATE1.The window S/N XXXXXXXXXX1 from Aircraft Y was manufacture on DATE2.The similarities of the aircraft construction numbers and the proximity of the windshield dates of manufacture raise the possibility of a consistent deficiency in window manufacture; aircraft manufacture; installation procedures; or mismatches between the window frames and the air frames.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.