Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 12, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93IA064
Location
NEWARK, NJ
Event ID
20001211X11882
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
67
Total Aboard
67
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S DISORIENTATION WHILE TAXIING, RESULTING IN A RUNWAY INCURSION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCIDENT WERE: THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CREW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ATC GROUND CONTROLLER TO VERIFY THEIR POSITION; THE INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION; AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N79771
Make
BOEING
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Address
299 S MAIN ST MAC U1228-120
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-2263
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93IA064