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March 10, 2019 · Bombardier CL 600 2C10 700 · N530EA

Charlotte, NC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 130 uninjured
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Bombardier CL 600 2C10 700 (2010)
Tail Number
N530EA
Operator
Psa Airlines
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA19CA102

On March 10, 2019, at 0944 eastern daylight time, PSA Airlines flight 5366, a Bombardier CRJ-900, N569NN, collided with PSA Airlines flight 5141, a Bombardier CRJ-700, N530EA while pushing back from gate E31 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), Charlotte, North Carolina. There were no injuries to the passengers and crew onboard either airplane, and both airplanes received substantial damage. Both airplanes were regularly scheduled passenger flights operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The CRJ-700 had pushed back from gate E14B and was waiting for taxi by spot 29W. The CRJ-900 requested push back from gate E31, and the north ramp controller initially instructed them to “10 and hold.” The push back was approved about 2 minutes later and the flight crew coordinated with ground crew. After pushing back about 30 feet, the tail of the CRJ-900 impacted the tail of the CRJ-700. After feeling the impact, the CRJ-900 crew aborted their engine start procedure and set the parking brake, while the CRJ-700 crew started their auxiliary power unit and shut down both engines after receiving damage reports from ATC and neighboring airplanes. An emergency evacuation was not performed on either aircraft. Post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers and left elevator of the CRJ-900, and the horizontal stabilizer and left elevator of the CRJ-700.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the ground crew to maintain visual separation and avoid the holding aircraft.

Full Narrative

On March 10, 2019, at 0944 eastern daylight time, PSA Airlines flight 5366, a Bombardier CRJ-900, N569NN, collided with PSA Airlines flight 5141, a Bombardier CRJ-700, N530EA while pushing back from gate E31 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), Charlotte, North Carolina. There were no injuries the passengers and crew onboard either airplane, and both airplanes received substantial damage. Both airplanes were regularly scheduled passenger flights operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The CRJ-700 had pushed back from gate E14B and was waiting for taxi by spot 29W. The CRJ-900 requested push back from gate E31, and the north ramp controller initially instructed them to “10 and hold.” The push back was approved about 2 minutes later and the flight crew coordinated with ground crew. After pushing back about 30 feet, the tail of the CRJ-900 impacted the tail of the CRJ-700. After feeling the impact, the CRJ-900 crew aborted their engine start procedure and set the parking brake, while the CRJ-700 crew started their auxiliary power unit and shut down both engines after receiving damage reports from ATC and neighboring airplanes. An emergency evacuation was not performed on either aircraft. Post-accident examination revealed substantially damaged to the horizonal and vertical stabilizers and left elevator of the CRJ-900, and the horizontal stabilizer and left elevator of the CRJ-700.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas Intl (1nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBombardier CL 600 2C10 700
Tail NumberN530EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPsa Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF34-8C5B1 · Turbofan · 14500 | General Electric · CF34-8C5B1 · Turbofan · 14500 | General Electric · CF34-8C5B1 · Turbofan · 14500
Seats69

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 130 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured130
Total131
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 4Age 50 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility0.8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg

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