FATL · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · 2003-09-12 · Norfolk, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA199
Event ID
20030917X01555
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-12
Location
Norfolk, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.894443, -76.20111
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
41
Total aboard
42
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-9-51
Registration
N776NC
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug without qualification or authorization, and the lack of a protective enclosure over the tug's cab. ( This case was modified on October 5, 2006 )