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August 10, 2016 · Boeing 737 832 832 · N3762Y
New York, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (168 uninjured)
Location
New York, NY
Aircraft
Boeing 737 832 832 (2001)
Tail Number
N3762Y
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA16CA211
On August 9, 2016 at 2100 eastern daylight time, Delta Airlines as flight 442, a Boeing 737, N3762Y, was struck by a catering truck while parked at the gate during passenger boarding at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, New York. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the lower left fuselage of the airplane. The were no injuries to the six crewmembers, 160 passengers, or two ground service personnel. Weather was reported as night visual conditions. The ground crew reported that the truck had problems with the handbrake and jumped the chock, impacting the airplane. The flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from JFK to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Other/unknown - C
Full Narrative
On August 9, 2016 at 2100 eastern daylight time, Delta Airlines as flight 442, a Boeing 737, N3762Y, was struck by a catering truck while parked at the gate during passenger boarding at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, New York. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the lower left fuselage of the airplane. The were no injuries to the six crewmembers, 160 passengers, or two ground service personnel. Weather was reported as night visual conditions. The ground crew reported that the truck had problems with the handbrake and jumped the chock, impacting the airplane. The flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from JFK to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportJohn F Kennedy International A (0nm W)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 832 832
Tail NumberN3762Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan
Seats168
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (168 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured168
Total168
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time00:51