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AIRBUS A321-271N 271N accident at Long Beach, CA, 27 Oct 2023

Long Beach, CA, United States

On October 27, 2023, an AIRBUS A321-271N 271N operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Long Beach, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A321-271N 271N
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Probable cause

The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

ATC personnel

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 2023 AIRBUS A321-271N 271N accident near Long Beach, CA?

The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 2023 AIRBUS A321-271N 271N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 2023 involved an AIRBUS A321-271N 271N, operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC, at Long Beach, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight.

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