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AIRBUS A321-231 accident at Boston, MA, 8 Feb 2024
On February 8, 2024, an AIRBUS A321-231 operated by JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP was involved in an aviation accident near Boston, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Feb 2024 AIRBUS A321-231 accident near Boston, MA?
The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Feb 2024 AIRBUS A321-231 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Feb 2024 involved an AIRBUS A321-231, operated by JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP, at Boston, MA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.
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