NONE · LEARJET INC 45 · 2011-12-01 · Chicago, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
OPS12IA167
Event ID
20111209X35527
Type
Incident
Date
2011-12-01
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.779296, -87.770683
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
85
Total aboard
85
Aircraft
Make
LEARJET INC
Model
45
Registration
N570AM
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became questionable.