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February 9, 1992 · Boeing 767-323ER · N354AA

Miami, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (461 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Boeing 767-323ER
Tail Number
N354AA
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA92IA077

OM TAKEOFF ROLL THE CREW OF THE AIRLINER ATTEMPTED AN EVASIVE SWERVE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ELEVATOR OF ANOTHER AIRLINER THAT WAS NOT CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE RIGHT ELEVATOR AND BOTH AIRPLANES HAD MINOR DAMAGE. THE FAA LOCAL CONTROLLER ISSUED THE TAKEOFF CLEARANCE PRIOR TO ASSURING SEPARATION WOULD OCCUR.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE FAA LOCAL CONTROLLER TO ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WAS ESTABLISHED.

Full Narrative

OM TAKEOFF ROLL THE CREW OF THE AIRLINER ATTEMPTED AN EVASIVE SWERVE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ELEVATOR OF ANOTHER AIRLINER THAT WAS NOT CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE RIGHT ELEVATOR AND BOTH AIRPLANES HAD MINOR DAMAGE. THE FAA LOCAL CONTROLLER ISSUED THE TAKEOFF CLEARANCE PRIOR TO ASSURING SEPARATION WOULD OCCUR.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time22:54 EST
Nearest AirportMiami International (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length10502 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 767-323ER
Tail NumberN354AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF6-80C2B · Turbofan · 61500 | Cfm · CFM-56-2-C1 · Turbofan
Seats212

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (461 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured461
Total461
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Crew 2Age 46 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data