No fatalities

Ramp Collision Between Delta and United Boeing 757s (N622DL)

Fairbanks, AK, US

On February 20, 1996, a Boeing 757-232 (registration N622DL) operated by Delta Airlines, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the Delta Boeing 757, N622DL, and their failure to follow procedures and directives by not closely following the ramp marshals' signals. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N622DL
Aircraft registered N622DL. Photo: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 struck a parked United Airlines Boeing 757 on the ramp while taxiing. Ground marshals gave a stop signal, but the aircraft continued moving and made contact before proceeding to the runway.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757, registered as N622DL, was departing the ramp area and making a right turn to begin taxiing for takeoff. At the same time, a United Airlines Boeing 757, registered as N524UA, was parked at an adjoining gate, pending an imminent departure.

Collision Sequence

As the Delta 757 approached the parked United 757, ground marshals for the Delta aircraft observed that the left wing of the Delta airplane appeared likely to strike the left wing of the United airplane. The marshals gave the emergency "STOP" signal. However, the Delta airplane continued moving and struck the wing of the United airplane.

Aftermath

After the collision, the Delta airplane continued moving and proceeded towards the active runway. The Delta crew was subsequently advised via radio to return to the ramp area, where they were informed of the collision.

Damage and Injuries

The source does not specify any injuries or fatalities. Details of damage to either aircraft are not provided.

Investigation

The circumstances surrounding the collision were investigated, but the source does not state a probable cause or any contributing factors.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 1996 Boeing 757-232 accident near Fairbanks, AK?

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 struck a parked United Airlines Boeing 757 on the ramp while taxiing. Ground marshals gave a stop signal, but the aircraft continued moving and made contact before proceeding to the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 1996 Boeing 757-232 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 1996 involved a Boeing 757-232, registration N622DL, operated by Delta Airlines, Inc., at Fairbanks, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the Delta Boeing 757, N622DL, and their failure to follow procedures and directives by not closely following the ramp marshals' signals.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05206. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.