On March 16, 2005, a Boeing 737-72T (registration N50TC) was involved in an aviation accident near Newark, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Boeing flightcrew's misjudged clearance of the parked Gulfstream during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Boeing 737's left winglet struck the rudder of a parked Gulfstream G-IV during taxi on the ramp after the Boeing continued forward despite marshalling signals to stop.
Incident
A ground collision occurred on the ramp between a Boeing 737 and a Gulfstream G-IV. The Gulfstream was parked with its engines running, awaiting taxi clearance. Ground personnel were positioned to assist the Gulfstream's departure.
Sequence
The Boeing 737 began taxiing out of the ramp area without ground personnel assistance, with the flightcrew aware of parked airplanes on both sides. As the Boeing approached the parked Gulfstream, ground personnel quickly moved into position as a right wingwalker and a marshaller. The marshaller first signaled the Boeing to turn right, but the Boeing did not respond. The marshaller then signaled the Boeing to stop. The Boeing continued straight for an additional 5 to 10 seconds before stopping, during which its left winglet struck the rudder of the Gulfstream.
Damage
Impact damage was sustained: the left winglet of the Boeing 737 struck the rudder of the Gulfstream G-IV. No other damage is specified in the source.
What happened in the 16 Mar 2005 Boeing 737-72T accident near Newark, NJ?
A Boeing 737's left winglet struck the rudder of a parked Gulfstream G-IV during taxi on the ramp after the Boeing continued forward despite marshalling signals to stop.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 2005 Boeing 737-72T accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Mar 2005 involved a Boeing 737-72T, registration N50TC, at Newark, NJ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The Boeing flightcrew's misjudged clearance of the parked Gulfstream during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
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