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May 12, 2011 · Boeing 737-732 · N308DE
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (298 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Boeing 737-732
Tail Number
N308DE
Operator
Delta Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA11CA296
The captain of a B737-800 had taxied to the entry of the assigned parking ramp where he stopped and waited for the ground crew to clear the parking area, post wing walkers, and give him the signal to park. The captain of a B737-700, which was following the B737-800, requested, through the ramp controller, that the stopped airplane move forward so that his airplane could pass. The B737-800 taxied forward and stopped again. The captain of the B737-700 then attempted to pass the B737-800, and the left winglet struck the B737-800’s right elevator, substantially damaging it.
NTSB Probable Cause
The B737-700 pilot did not maintain adequate wing tip clearance while taxiing around the stopped B-737-800.
Full Narrative
The captain of the Boeing B737-700 reported that he was cleared to follow a company B737-800 to the ramp. The B737-800 captain reported that he was cleared to gate E3, however he needed to hold his position near gate E1 so that ramp personnel could prepare the gate for arrival. The captain of the B737-700 realized that his airplane was blocking the taxiway at the entry to the ramp, so he relayed a request through ramp tower to have the B737-800 move forward. Ramp tower relayed the request, and the captain of the B737-800 reportedly moved forward about 20 to 30 feet. The captain of the B737-700 began to taxi around the right side of the B737-800, but reported that the B737-800 did not taxi forward as far as he expected. The captain of the B-737-700 was concerned with the clearance between his left wingtip and the tail and the right wingtip of the B737-800. While shifting his attention between his wingtip and the B-737-800, he felt the shudder as the upper part of B737-700 left winglet contacted the outer part of the B737-800 right elevator. Substantial damage occurred to the right elevator of the B737-800.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EDT
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-732
Tail NumberN308DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorDelta Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm International · CFM56-7826/3 · Turbofan · 26000 | Cfm International · CFM56-7826/3 · Turbofan · 26000 | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbojet · 2200
Seats131
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (298 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured298
Total298
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 59 · First Class · None
Crew 4Age 55 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC