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May 1, 2018 · Bombardier CL600 2D24 900 · N606LR

Queens, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (276 uninjured)
Location
Queens, NY
Aircraft
Bombardier CL600 2D24 900 (2008)
Tail Number
N606LR
Operator
Endeavor Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA18CA165

On May 1, 2018, at about 2:53 pm EDT, an Endeavor 3413, CRJ900, N606LR, was struck by Delta 212, B767-300ER, N172DN, while awaiting to be marshalled into the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), Queens, New York. Both flights were operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as regularly scheduled passenger flights. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to flight crew statements, both airplanes conducted normal landings and were cleared to taxi to their respective gates. Delta 212 was taxing to gate B30 and following behind Endeavor 3413 as it turned into gate B30. The captain of Endeavor 3413 stated that he had stopped short of the gate to await the ground crew. The captain of Delta 212 indicated that as they approached the airplane, he noticed that the wing walkers had stopped the Endeavor airplane prior to its gate, and so he stopped prior to entering the ramp area. When the Endeavor airplane started to move forward into the gate, he began to slowly taxi behind it, however, the captain indicated that he lost sight of airplane out the right window. He indicated that he turned slight to the left (away from Endeavor 3413) after his first officer advised him to provide additional clearance to ensure adequate separation. After he thought they would be safety clear of the airplane, he then turned back onto the taxiway centerline. As the airplane continued taxiing to the gate, the Delta flight crew heard over ramp control that they had struck Endeavor 3413. After parking, both airplanes were inspected and it was found that Delta 212's right winglet sustained minor damage and Endeavor 3413 sustained substantial damage to its horizontal and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot of other aircraft - C

Full Narrative

On May 1, 2018, at about 2:53 pm EDT, an Endeavor 3413, CRJ900, N606LR, was struck by Delta 212, B767-300ER, N172DN, while awaiting to be marshalled into the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), Queens, New York. Both flights were operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as regularly scheduled passenger flights. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to flight crew statements, both airplanes conducted normal landings and were cleared to taxi to their respective gates. Delta 212 was taxing to gate B30 and following behind Endeavor 3413 as it turned into gate B30. The captain of Endeavor 3413 stated that he had stopped short of the gate to await the ground crew. The captain of Delta 212 indicated that as they approached the airplane, he noticed that the wing walkers had stopped the Endeavor airplane prior to its gate, and so he stopped prior to entering the ramp area. When the Endeavor airplane started to move forward into the gate, he began to slowly taxi behind it, however, the captain indicated that he lost sight of airplane out the right window. He indicated that he turned slight to the left (away from Endeavor 3413) after his first officer advised him to provide additional clearance to ensure adequate separation. After he thought they would be safety clear of the airplane, he then turned back onto the taxiway centerline. As the airplane continued taxiing to the gate, the Delta flight crew heard over ramp control that they had struck Endeavor 3413. After parking, both airplanes were inspected and it was found that Delta 212's right winglet sustained minor damage and Endeavor 3413 sustained substantial damage to its horizontal and vertical stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:53 EDT
Nearest AirportJohn F Kennedy Intl (0nm NNW)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBombardier CL600 2D24 900
Tail NumberN606LR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEndeavor Air
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34-8C5 · Turbofan | Ge · CF34-8C5 · Turbofan | Pratt & Whitney · 4060-3 · Turbojet
Seats81

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (276 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured276
Total276

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time22:29

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