No fatalities

BOEING 787 10 accident at North Charleston, SC, 19 Jul 2025

North Charleston, SC, United States

On July 19, 2025, a BOEING 787 10 operated by ANA was involved in an aviation accident near North Charleston, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 787 10
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Probable cause

The ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Flight crewEffect on operationGround crewIncorrect use/operation