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November 6, 1989 · Boeing 757-2S7 · N902AW
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (98 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Boeing 757-2S7
Tail Number
N902AW
Operator
America West Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
LAX90LA021
DURING PUSHBACK THE GROUND HANDLER WALKED UNDER THE FUSELAGE IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE NOSE GEAR. WHILE CROSSING UNDER THE FUSELAGE HE STUMBLED. THE TUG OPERATOR APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES BUT THE MOMENTUM OF THE MOVING AIRCRAFT CARRIED THE NOSE GEAR WHEELS OVER THE GROUND HANDLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE GROUND HANDLER IMPROPERLY CROSSING UNDER THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS MOVING.
Full Narrative
DURING PUSHBACK THE GROUND HANDLER WALKED UNDER THE FUSELAGE IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE NOSE GEAR. WHILE CROSSING UNDER THE FUSELAGE HE STUMBLED. THE TUG OPERATOR APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES BUT THE MOMENTUM OF THE MOVING AIRCRAFT CARRIED THE NOSE GEAR WHEELS OVER THE GROUND HANDLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix International (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 757-2S7
Tail NumberN902AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerica West Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · RB211-535E4 · Turbofan · 40000
Seats178
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (98 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured98
Total99
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0