# NTSB Accident NYC03LA199
> **McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51** · 2003-09-12 · Norfolk, VA, USA · FATL
## 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 )

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