Narrative:During taxi operations in preparation for a takeoff from Boston Logan Airport, the Beech 1900 aircraft was struck by a ground vehicle.
As a result of that collision, the right side of the fuselage and the right wing required major repairs, costing about $1 million. The airplane was returned to service after about 9 months.
Probable Cause:
Probable cause:
visual lookout..inadequate..driver of vehicle
clearance..not maintained..driver of vehicle
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB  |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 1 year and 8 months | Accident number: | NYC87LA117 | Download report: | Summary report
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Classification:
Damaged on the ground
Sources:
» NTSB
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Boston-Logan International Airport, MA to Albany Airport, NY as the crow flies is 231 km (145 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.