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March 6, 2017 · Airbus A319 114 114 · N369NB

Los Angeles, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 120 uninjured
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Aircraft
Airbus A319 114 114 (2003)
Tail Number
N369NB
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA17CA087

On March 6, 2017, about 1010 Pacific standard time, Delta Air Lines flight 429, an Airbus A319-114, N369NB, experienced an abrupt stop after being stopped with the parking break set, while taxiing for takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California. Of the 117 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from LAX to New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans, Louisiana. The captain stated that pushback, initial engine start, and taxi were normal. When the airplane was number 5 in line taxiing for takeoff, he started the second engine. He then stopped the airplane in line, set the parking brake, and began the "delayed after-start check", when he noticed that the airplane was rolling. He then looked down and verified that the parking brake was set, which it was, and as he was applying the brakes they locked, and the airplane came to a "jarring stop". At the time of the sudden stop, the lead flight attendant (FA) was performing safety checks in the first-class galley and was thrown into the galley. After being informed of the FAs injury, the captain returned the flight to the gate where they were met by paramedics. The FA was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken rib. Maintenance personnel examined the airplane after the accident and found the circuit breaker for the parking brake electrical control valve popped.

NTSB Probable Cause

malfunction of the parking brake electrical control valve that resulted in a sudden stop.

Full Narrative

On March 6, 2017, about 1010 Pacific standard time, Delta Air Lines flight 429, an Airbus A319-114, N369NB, experienced an abrupt stop after being stopped with the parking break set, while taxiing for takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California. Of the 117 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from LAX to New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans, Louisiana. The captain stated that pushback, initial engine start, and taxi were normal. When the airplane was number 5 in line taxiing for takeoff, he started the second engine. He then stopped the airplane in line, set the parking brake, and began the "delayed after-start check", when he noticed that the airplane was rolling. He then looked down and verified that the parking brake was set, which it was, and as he was applying the brakes they locked, and the airplane came to a "jarring stop". At the time of the sudden stop, the lead flight attendant (FA) was performing safety checks in the first-class galley and was thrown into the galley. After being informed of the FAs injury, the captain returned the flight to the gate where they were met by paramedics. The FA was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken rib. Maintenance personnel examined the airplane after the accident and found the circuit breaker for the parking brake electrical control valve popped.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 PST
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International (0nm ESE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A319 114 114
Tail NumberN369NB
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan
Seats160

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 120 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured120
Total121
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data