On January 10, 1995, a Douglas DC-9-32 (registration N922VV) was involved in an aviation accident near Memphis, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE GROUND PERSONNEL'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN TOW, AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SITUATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft collided with a tug during push-back at Memphis International Airport after the operation was halted for late passengers. The airplane over-ran the tug when brakes were applied.
Incident Overview
A ground collision occurred between an aircraft and a tug during push-back operations at Memphis International Airport. The incident took place as the aircraft was being pushed back for taxi.
Sequence of Events
The push-back had commenced when the gate agent halted the operation to allow late-arriving passengers to board. According to the tug driver, after repositioning the airplane in the gate area, he applied the tug's brakes. At that point, the airplane over-ran the tug. Both engines of the aircraft had been started during the push-back procedure.
Operator's Response
Following the incident, the operator issued a bulletin to all flight crews prohibiting the forward towing of the airplane with engines operating.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Jan 1995 Douglas DC-9-32 accident near Memphis, TN?
An aircraft collided with a tug during push-back at Memphis International Airport after the operation was halted for late passengers. The airplane over-ran the tug when brakes were applied.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 1995 Douglas DC-9-32 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jan 1995 involved a Douglas DC-9-32, registration N922VV, at Memphis, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE GROUND PERSONNEL'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN TOW, AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SITUATION.
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