No fatalities

BOEING A75N1 accident at Bealeton, VA, 20 Aug 2022

Bealeton, VA, United States

On August 20, 2022, a BOEING A75N1 was involved in an aviation accident near Bealeton, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when equipped.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2022 BOEING A75N1 accident near Bealeton, VA?

The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when equipped.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2022 BOEING A75N1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2022 involved a BOEING A75N1, at Bealeton, VA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when equipped.