Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 14, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89IA028
Location
BOSTON, MA
Event ID
20001213X27336
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
144
Total Aboard
144
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE LOCAL CONTROLLER TO DETECT THE RED T ON THE DEPARTURE STRIP ON PRE659 WHEN HE CLEARED HIM INTO POSITION AND HOLD. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE LACK OF POSITIVE COORDINATION BETWEEN THE GROUND CONTROLLER AND LOCAL CONTROLLER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N238RP
Make
DORNIER
Serial Number
8138
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
STATE STREET BOSTON LEASING CO INC
Address
225 FRANKLIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BOSTON
State / Zip Code
MA 02101
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# NYC89IA028