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January 8, 2020 · Boeing 737 823 · N929NN
New York, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (121 uninjured)
Location
New York, NY
Aircraft
Boeing 737 823 (2013)
Tail Number
N929NN
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA20CA049
On January 8, 2020, about 0630 eastern standard time, American Airlines flight 2632, a Boeing 737-823, N929NN, was damaged by a deicing truck. There were no injuries to the 2 pilots, 4 flight attendants, or 115 passengers on board. The airplane received substantial damage. The regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, Texas. The captain stated that while sitting at gate C7 performing preflight duties he felt the aircraft "shudder". He stated that the first officer then looked out the window on his side and noticed a deicing truck behind the right wing. As he continued observing the first officer said they felt the airplane shudder again as the deicing truck pulled out from under the wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the deicing truck driver to maintain appropriate clearance from the airplane.
Full Narrative
On January 8, 2020, about 0630 eastern standard time, American Airlines flight 2632, a Boeing 737-823, N929NN, was damaged by a deicing truck. There were no injuries to the 2 pilots, 4 flight attendants, or 115 passengers on board. The airplane received substantial damage. The regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, Texas. The captain stated that while sitting at gate C7 performing preflight duties he felt the aircraft "shudder". He stated that the first officer then looked out the window on his side and noticed a deicing truck behind the right wing. As he continued observing the first officer said they felt the airplane shudder again as the deicing truck pulled out from under the wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportLaguardia Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 823
Tail NumberN929NN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm · 56-7B · Turbofan | Cfm · 56-7B · Turbofan
Seats189
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (121 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured121
Total121
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0