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BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19 accident at Chicago, IL, 2 Feb 2025

Chicago, IL, United States

On February 2, 2025, a BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19 operated by American Eagle was involved in an aviation accident near Chicago, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The tug driver’s failure to ensure the taxiway was clear of aircraft prior to crossing, resulting in a collision with the left wing of the taxiing aircraft. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The tug driver’s failure to ensure the taxiway was clear of aircraft prior to crossing, resulting in a collision with the left wing of the taxiing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the limited visibility of the aircraft due to ambient lighting conditions and the absence of the aircraft’s nose-gear light, which reduced the tug driver’s ability to detect the aircraft’s presence in time to avoid the collision.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Ground crew

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