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February 12, 2000 · Saab-Scania Ab Saab 340B · N357BE

Boston, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 12, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured, 2 unknown outcomes)
Location
Boston, MA
Aircraft
Saab-Scania Ab Saab 340B
Tail Number
N357BE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
NYC00IA078

The driver of a catering truck became angry when his assistant was removed and reassigned to another position. He drove erratically, and struck the right wing of the airplane. The driver was charged with reckless driving by the Massachusetts State Police.

NTSB Probable Cause

The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout.

Full Narrative

On February 12, 2000, about 1845 Eastern Standard Time, a Saab 340B, N357BE, sustained minor damage when it was struck by a vehicle while standing, at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts. The airplane was operated by Business Express Airlines as flight 4703. There were no injuries to the 3 crewmembers, or 6 passengers; while 2 ground personnel received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight destined for Portland International Jetport, Portland, Maine. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the air carrier flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 121. The Director of Safety at Business Express stated that the airplane was parked at the gate, while passengers were boarding. Approximately 6 out of 15 passengers had boarded the airplane. He added that a driver of a catering truck initially had an assistant in the truck. The assistant was removed, and assigned to another position. The driver became angry that he had to work without an assistant, drove erratically, and struck the right wing of the airplane. The driver, and a baggage handler loading the airplane, were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries. The driver was charged with reckless driving by the Massachusetts State Police. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed damage to the right aileron and right wing spar cap.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:45 EST
Nearest AirportLogan Int'L Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSaab-Scania Ab Saab 340B
Tail NumberN357BE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGe · CT7-9B · Turboprop · 1870
Seats37

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured, 2 unknown outcomes)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total11
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 5 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data