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AIRBUS A380 accident at Jamaica, NY, 12 Apr 2011
On April 12, 2011, an AIRBUS A380 operated by Air France was involved in an aviation accident near Jamaica, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the A380 flight crew's inability to identify that the wingtip path of their airplane would not maintain safe clearance from the CRJ701. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
the A380 flight crew's inability to identify that the wingtip path of their airplane would not maintain safe clearance from the CRJ701. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the CRJ701 flight crew to advise ATC that they were stopped with a portion of their airplane still extending onto the taxiway.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Ability to respond/compensateFlight crewPilot of other aircraftPilot
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 Apr 2011 AIRBUS A380 accident near Jamaica, NY?
the A380 flight crew's inability to identify that the wingtip path of their airplane would not maintain safe clearance from the CRJ701. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the CRJ701 flight crew to advise ATC that they were stopped with a portion of their airplane still extending onto the taxiway.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Apr 2011 AIRBUS A380 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Apr 2011 involved an AIRBUS A380, operated by Air France, at Jamaica, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the A380 flight crew's inability to identify that the wingtip path of their airplane would not maintain safe clearance from the CRJ701. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the CRJ701 flight crew to advise ATC that they were stopped with a portion of their airplane still extending onto the taxiway.
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