# NTSB Incident SEA97IA040
> **McDonnell Douglas MD-80** · 1996-12-21 · SEATTLE, WA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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