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October 7, 2011 · Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD-88 · N922DL
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (81 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD-88
Tail Number
N922DL
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA038
According to the tug driver, during pushback of the airplane from the gate, he turned the airplane early in order to avoid an airplane at an adjacent gate. He further stated that he did not straighten the tug in time, and it impacted the left side of the airplane he was pushing, which resulted in substantial damage to airplane's nose landing gear support beam and a puncture in the pressure vessel. According to the pilot of the flight, during pushback, the airplane overshot the centerline and was being moved back to the centerline when he observed the tug continue aft and then heard a metallic sound. The pilot further stated that the pushback did not appear to be too fast and that there appeared to be only minor directional control problems with the tug until the impact.
NTSB Probable Cause
The tug driver's inadequate control of the tug while maneuvering the airplane during pushback.
Full Narrative
According to the tug driver, during pushback of the airplane from the gate, he turned the airplane early in order avoid an airplane at an adjacent gate. He further stated that he did not straighten the tug in time and impacted the airplane which resulted in substantial damage to airplane's nose landing gear support beam and a puncture in the pressure vessel. According to the pilot of the flight, during pushback the airplane overshot the centerline and was being corrected back to the line when he observed the tug continue aft and then heard a metallic sound. The pilot further stated that the pushback did not appear to be too fast and there appeared to be only minor directional control problems with the tug until the impact.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:26 EDT
Nearest AirportHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas Aircraft MD-88
Tail NumberN922DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP & W · JT8D-219 · Turbofan · 21000 | P & W · JT8D-219 · Turbofan · 21000
Seats142
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (81 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured81
Total81
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 50
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC