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October 23, 2014 · Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR 200LR · N622CZ

Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (272 uninjured)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Aircraft
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR 200LR (2008)
Tail Number
N622CZ
Operator
Compass Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA15CA012

The ERJ-170 had been pushed back from gate G4 and positioned facing northwest on taxiway B with its parking brake set. The B757 was taxiing along taxiway A and the captain reported that he observed the ERJ-170 and ground personnel, however, it was difficult to judge the distance so he offset his taxi to the left to "be on the safe side". He reported the presence of the wing walker gave him "a false sense of security." The wing walker reported he signaled with his lighted wands for the B757 to stop but it was too late and the airplanes collided. The left wing spar of the ERJ-170 was fractured, resulting in substantial damage, and the B757 experienced minor damage to its right wing leading edge slat. In the vicinity of the collision, taxiway B has a distinct bend which brings it closer to taxiway A. Weather at the time of the event was reported as night visual conditions.

NTSB Probable Cause

the B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel.

Full Narrative

The ERJ-170 had been pushed back from gate G4 and positioned facing northwest on taxiway B with its parking brake set. The B757 was taxiing along taxiway A and the captain reported that he observed the ERJ-170 and ground personnel, however, it was difficult to judge the distance so he offset his taxi to the left to "be on the safe side". He reported the presence of the wing walker gave him "a false sense of security." The wing walker reported he signaled with his lighted wands for the B757 to stop but it was too late and the airplanes collided. The left wing spar of the ERJ-170 was fractured, resulting in substantial damage, and the B757 experienced minor damage to its right wing leading edge slat. In the vicinity of the collision, taxiway B has a distinct bend which brings it closer to taxiway A. Weather at the time of the event was reported as night visual conditions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:57 CDT
Nearest AirportMinneapolis St Paul (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR 200LR
Tail NumberN622CZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCompass Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP & W · PW2037 · Turbofan · 2000 | P & W · PW2037 · Turbofan · 2000
Seats83

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (272 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured272
Total272
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 51 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind140° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data