EI-EJLAIRBUS A3302022-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Unknown

AIRBUS A330S/N: 1283

Summary

On June 18, 2022, a Boeing 777 (F-GSPQ) was involved in an accident near New York, NY. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The ITA Airways flightcrew’s misperception of the distance to maintain separation and safely pass the stopped Air France airplane.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA22LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft F-GSPQ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2022
NTSB Number
DCA22LA135
Location
New York , NY
Event ID
20220623105317
Coordinates
40.642582, -73.778816
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Probable Cause and Findings

The ITA Airways flightcrew’s misperception of the distance to maintain separation and safely pass the stopped Air France airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBUS
Serial Number
1283
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
A330A332
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA22LA135