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October 21, 1992 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · XAAMF
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (29 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32
Tail Number
XAAMF
Operator
Aerovia De Mexico
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA019
THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN PUSHED BACK FROM THE GATE AND WAS TAXIING OUT OF THE RAMP AREA ON THE TAXI LINE TO ITS ASSIGNED TAXIWAY WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY A MOTOR GRADER. THE MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR DID NOT STOP PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RAMP AREA AND WAS NOT IN A VEHICLE LANE AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. THE MOTOR GRADER STRUCK AND LODGED ON ITS SIDE UNDER THE LEFT WING. THERE WAS REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG AT THE AIRPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN PUSHED BACK FROM THE GATE AND WAS TAXIING OUT OF THE RAMP AREA ON THE TAXI LINE TO ITS ASSIGNED TAXIWAY WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY A MOTOR GRADER. THE MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR DID NOT STOP PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RAMP AREA AND WAS NOT IN A VEHICLE LANE AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. THE MOTOR GRADER STRUCK AND LODGED ON ITS SIDE UNDER THE LEFT WING. THERE WAS REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG AT THE AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:23 CDT
Nearest AirportIntercontinental (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32
Tail NumberXAAMF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerovia De Mexico
Operating RulePart 129
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-17 · Turbofan · 16000
Seats109
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (29 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured29
Total30
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT