Narrative:
An Embraer ERJ-170 had been pushed back from gate G4 and positioned facing northwest on taxiway B with its parking brake set. A Boeing 757-232 (WL) operated by Delta Airlines was taxiing along taxiway A and the captain reported that he observed the ERJ-170 and ground personnel, however, it was difficult to judge the distance so he offset his taxi to the left to "be on the safe side". He reported the presence of the wing walker gave him "a false sense of security." The wing walker reported he signaled with his lighted
wands for the B757 to stop but it was too late and the airplanes collided. The left wing spar of the ERJ-170 was fractured, resulting in substantial damage, and the B757 experienced minor damage to its right wing leading edge slat. In the vicinity of the collision, taxiway B has a distinct bend which brings it closer to taxiway A. Weather at the time of the event was reported as night visual conditions.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel."
Damaged on the ground
accident date: 22-10-2014
type: Embraer ERJ-175LR
registration: N622CZ
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Wednesday 22 October 2014 |
| Time: | 19:57 |
| Type: |  Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR (ERJ-175LR) |
| Operated by: | Compass Airlines |
| On behalf of: | Delta Connection |
| Registration: | N622CZ |
| MSN: | 17000219 |
| First flight: | 2008 |
| Engines: | 2 General Electric CF34-8E5 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 76 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 82 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Standing (STD) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP), United States of America |
| Louisville International Airport, KY (SDF/KSDF), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | DL5796 |
An Embraer ERJ-170 had been pushed back from gate G4 and positioned facing northwest on taxiway B with its parking brake set. A Boeing 757-232 (WL) operated by Delta Airlines was taxiing along taxiway A and the captain reported that he observed the ERJ-170 and ground personnel, however, it was difficult to judge the distance so he offset his taxi to the left to "be on the safe side". He reported the presence of the wing walker gave him "a false sense of security." The wing walker reported he signaled with his lighted
wands for the B757 to stop but it was too late and the airplanes collided. The left wing spar of the ERJ-170 was fractured, resulting in substantial damage, and the B757 experienced minor damage to its right wing leading edge slat. In the vicinity of the collision, taxiway B has a distinct bend which brings it closer to taxiway A. Weather at the time of the event was reported as night visual conditions.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Ground collisionDamaged on the ground
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 22-10-2014
type: Embraer ERJ-175LR
registration: N622CZ
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 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN to Louisville International Airport, KY as the crow flies is 964 km (603 miles).
Distance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN to Louisville International Airport, KY as the crow flies is 964 km (603 miles).
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