Summary
On August 06, 1995, a Boeing 727-264 (N764AT) was involved in an incident near Orlando, FL. All 165 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CREW TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES REQUIRING THAT THE AIRPLANE BRAKES BE SET BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE TOW BAR FROM THE AIRPLANE.
On August 5, 1995, about 2110 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 727-264, N764AT, operated by American Trans Air, collided with a tug while on the ramp at the Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 121 domestic, scheduled, passenger flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the flightcrew of 3, cabin crew of 4 and 158 passengers were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The flight and ground crews stated that during the pushback from the gate all engines were started. The airplane was stopped and the brakes were applied during which the ground crew reported difficulty disconnecting the tow bar from the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA95LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N764AT.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CREW TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES REQUIRING THAT THE AIRPLANE BRAKES BE SET BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE TOW BAR FROM THE AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 5, 1995, about 2110 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 727-264, N764AT, operated by American Trans Air, collided with a tug while on the ramp at the Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 121 domestic, scheduled, passenger flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the flightcrew of 3, cabin crew of 4 and 158 passengers were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The flight and ground crews stated that during the pushback from the gate all engines were started. The airplane was stopped and the brakes were applied during which the ground crew reported difficulty disconnecting the tow bar from the airplane. The flightcrew stated that the brakes were released at the request of the ground crew who then disconnected the tow bar first from the tug then from the airplane. While the ground crewmember was reconnecting the tow bar to the tug, he observed the airplane moving forward and advised the captain to apply the brakes. The airplane then collided with the tug.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA95LA196