No fatalities

Unattended CFR Vehicle Collides with Stationary Jet (N692AA)

Santa Ana, CA, US

On May 20, 2003, a Boeing 757-223 (registration N692AA) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Ana, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The driver did not set the parking brake and did not place anti-roll tire chocks. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N692AA
Aircraft registered N692AA. Photo: skinnylawyer from Los Angeles, California, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An unattended crash fire rescue vehicle rolled into a stationary jet on a taxiway after the driver failed to set the parking brake or place tire chocks while responding to a medical aid call.

Background

On the day of the incident, an airport firefighter was dispatched to the terminal in response to a medical aid call. The firefighter parked his crash fire rescue (CFR) vehicle at one of the terminal gates before entering the building.

Accident Details

The driver of the vehicle reported that he did not remember setting the parking brake on his vehicle. Additionally, he forgot to place anti-roll tire chocks under the wheels before leaving the vehicle unattended. Subsequently, the CFR vehicle rolled forward and collided with a jet that was stationary on a taxiway, awaiting instructions from the control tower.

Impact and Damage

Upon impact, the vehicle became lodged between the fuselage and the wing root on the right side of the airplane. The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the collision, though specific damage items are not described in the source.

Conclusion

The accident occurred due to the driver's failure to secure the CFR vehicle before leaving it unattended.

Probable cause

The driver did not set the parking brake and did not place anti-roll tire chocks.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 May 2003 Boeing 757-223 accident near Santa Ana, CA?

An unattended crash fire rescue vehicle rolled into a stationary jet on a taxiway after the driver failed to set the parking brake or place tire chocks while responding to a medical aid call.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 May 2003 Boeing 757-223 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 May 2003 involved a Boeing 757-223, registration N692AA, at Santa Ana, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The driver did not set the parking brake and did not place anti-roll tire chocks.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030530X00743. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.