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November 21, 2014 · Boeing 737 7H4 7H4 · N263WN

Dallas, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (179 uninjured)
Location
Dallas, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 737 7H4 7H4 (2007)
Tail Number
N263WN
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA15CA025

On November 20, 2014, about 2000 central standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 8751, a Boeing 737-700, registration N263WN, collided with Southwest Airlines flight 301, a Boeing 737-800. N263WN was a functional check flight operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with two flight crew members onboard. N8314L was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121with 177 passengers and crew members onboard. There were no injuries to the occupants of either airplane. According to flight crew statements, N8314L had landed on runway 13L and was holding on taxi lane P, with parking brakes set, because gate 14 was occupied. N263WN pushed off from gate 3 and was cleared to taxi to runway 13L via taxiway B. As the flight approached taxi lane P, the first officer stated "watch the 800." The captain steered the airplane to the right of centerline of taxiway B, and believed his wingtip was clear of the left-hand horizontal stabilizer of N8314L. The captain said he then shifted his attention back to the airplane's taxi path to avoid over-correcting to the right of centerline; however, their left hand wingtip struck the parked N8314L's right hand horizontal stabilizer. N263WN's left hand wingtip received minor damage and N8314L's right hand horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

N263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.

Full Narrative

On November 20, 2014, about 2000 central standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 8751, a Boeing 737-700, registration N263WN, collided with Southwest Airlines flight 301, a Boeing 737-800. N263WN was a functional check flight operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with two flight crew members onboard. N8314L was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121with 177 passengers and crew members onboard. There were no injuries to the occupants of either airplane. According to flight crew statements, N8314L had landed on runway 13L and was holding on taxi lane P, with parking brakes set, because gate 14 was occupied. N263WN pushed off from gate 3 and was cleared to taxi to runway 13L via taxiway B. As the flight approached taxi lane P, the first officer stated "watch the 800." The captain steered the airplane to the right of centerline of taxiway B, and believed his wingtip was clear of the left-hand horizontal stabilizer of N8314L. The captain said he then shifted his attention back to the airplane's taxi path to avoid over-correcting to the right of centerline; however, their left hand wingtip struck the parked N8314L's right hand horizontal stabilizer. N263WN's left hand wingtip received minor damage and N8314L's right hand horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CST
Nearest AirportDALLAS (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 737 7H4 7H4
Tail NumberN263WN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl · CFM56-7B24 · Turbofan · 24000 | Cfm Intl · CFM56-7B24 · Turbofan · 24000 | Cfm Intl · CFM56-7B27E · Turbofan · 24000
Seats151

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (179 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured179
Total179
Crew 1Age 64 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 58 · First Class · None
Crew 4Age 38 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind160° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time01:16
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data