NONE · McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · 1996-12-21 · SEATTLE, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97IA040
Event ID
20001208X07243
Type
Incident
Date
1996-12-21
Location
SEATTLE, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.439502, -122.279891
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
144
Total aboard
144
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
MD-80
Registration
N941AS
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the left wing walker to verify the clearance between the left wing and the fuel truck during taxi, and his delay in signaling the lead marshaller to alert the pilot to stop the aircraft prior to impact. Factors contributing to the incident include congested ramp facilities, inadequate ramp markings, rain, and dark night conditions.