On March 19, 1992, a Boeing 747-123 (registration N681UP) operated by United Parcel Service was involved in an aviation accident near Louisville, KY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE, WHICH RESULTED IN ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A BLAST FENCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS INADEQUATE INSTRUCTION FROM GROUND PERSONNEL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane's right wingtip struck a blast fence while taxiing on the south ramp. The pilot reported following ground marshaller instructions and making a hard left turn at about 4 knots.
Accident Details
An airplane was taxiing on the south ramp after landing when its right wingtip struck a blast fence. The incident occurred during a turn maneuver.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that he was following the instructions of ground marshallers at the time of the accident. He stated he was taxiing at approximately 4 knots when a marshaller signaled him to turn left. The pilot executed a hard left turn. Three-quarters of the way through the turn, he felt the nosewheel jitter. He looked out the front window and noticed the marshaller signaling him to stop.
Outcome
The right wingtip made contact with the blast fence, resulting in damage to the wing. No other details were provided in the source.
Investigation
The investigation is ongoing. No probable cause has been determined at this time.
What happened in the 19 Mar 1992 Boeing 747-123 accident near Louisville, KY?
An airplane's right wingtip struck a blast fence while taxiing on the south ramp. The pilot reported following ground marshaller instructions and making a hard left turn at about 4 knots.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Mar 1992 Boeing 747-123 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Mar 1992 involved a Boeing 747-123, registration N681UP, operated by United Parcel Service, at Louisville, KY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
INADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE, WHICH RESULTED IN ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A BLAST FENCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS INADEQUATE INSTRUCTION FROM GROUND PERSONNEL.
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