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October 2, 2021 · Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · N142SY
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (53 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR (2015)
Tail Number
N142SY
Operator
Skywest Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA22LA005
It was the third and last flight of the day for the crew of SkyWest flight 5845. After landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD), Chicago, Illinois, they taxied to Gate B21 but had to wait because the gate was occupied. After Gate B21 was cleared, and as they entered to park, their left winglet impacted the right elevator of Republic Airways flight 3594, which had just pushed back from gate B22. Gate B21 was equipped with a self-park (APIS) guidance system that illuminated green, and the SkyWest flight crew said they thought it indicated that Gate B21’s Safety Zone was clear of obstacles. SkyWest Airlines did not use ground crew to ensure obstacle clearance. The flight crew of Republic flight 3594 stated that they had just pushed back from Gate B22. The tug had disconnected, the parking brake was set, and they had started both engines, and were awaiting taxi instructions, when their airplane was impacted by SkyWest flight 5845.
NTSB Probable Cause
A ground collision by SkyWest flight 5845 that resulted in substantial damage to Republic Airlines flight 3594.
Full Narrative
It was the third and last flight of the day for the crew of SkyWest flight 5845. After landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD), Chicago, Illinois, they taxied to Gate B21 but had to wait because the gate was occupied. After Gate B21 was cleared, and as they entered to park, their left winglet impacted the right elevator of Republic Airways flight 3594, which had just pushed back from gate B22. Gate B21 was equipped with a self-park (APIS) guidance system that illuminated green, and the SkyWest flight crew said they thought it indicated that Gate B21’s Safety Zone was clear of obstacles. SkyWest Airlines did not use ground crew to ensure obstacle clearance. The flight crew of Republic flight 3594 stated that they had just pushed back from Gate B22. The tug had disconnected, the parking brake was set, and they had started both engines, and were awaiting taxi instructions, when their airplane was impacted by SkyWest flight 5845.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:18 CDT
Nearest AirportChicago O'Hare Intl (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR
Tail NumberN142SY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorSkywest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34-8E5 · Turbofan · 14510 | Ge · CF34-8E5 · Turbofan · 14510 | Ge · CF34-8E5 · Turbofan · 14510
Seats88
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (53 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured53
Total53
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 34 · First Class · None
Crew 4Age 29 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC