EI-EJL

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
EI-EJL
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