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EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW accident at New York, NY, 25 Feb 2023
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Probable cause
Electrical sparking caused by a faulty connection between the aircraft and ground power unit resulting in a serious injury to a ground service agent.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Malfunction
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