Casualties unknown

Boeing 727 Strikes Bombardier CRJ Winglet During Taxi (N804CA)

New York, NY, US

On October 24, 2000, a Bombardier CL-600 (registration N804CA) was involved in an aviation accident near New York, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A parked Bombardier CRJ was struck by a taxiing Boeing 727 at night. The 727's left wing hit the CRJ's right winglet while passing behind it on a split taxiway.

Incident Overview

A Bombardier CL-600 Regional Jet (CRJ) was stationary on a taxiway that divided into two separate paths. The CRJ's parking brake was engaged, and its crew awaited the movement of aircraft ahead on one of the taxiways. Meanwhile, a Boeing 727 attempted to pass obliquely behind the CRJ using the other taxiway.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation source, the Boeing 727 captain was aware of the CRJ's position and believed there was adequate clearance to proceed. The 727 continued along its taxiway centerline. During the maneuver, the Boeing crew noticed a slight bump, which they initially attributed to a seam in the concrete. However, they then heard the CRJ crew broadcast the impact over the radio.

Damage Description

The collision occurred when the Boeing 727's left wing struck the CRJ's right winglet. The impact was from aft to forward. The source does not specify additional damage to either aircraft, nor does it list any injuries or fatalities.

Circumstances

The accident took place at night. No information is provided regarding the specific location, date, operator, air traffic control involvement, or weather conditions. The source also does not include aircraft registrations or details about the number of occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 2000 Bombardier CL-600 accident near New York, NY?

A parked Bombardier CRJ was struck by a taxiing Boeing 727 at night. The 727's left wing hit the CRJ's right winglet while passing behind it on a split taxiway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 2000 involved a Bombardier CL-600, registration N804CA, at New York, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22245. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.