N808NWAIRBUS A330-3232024-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

AIRBUS A330-323S/N: 0591

Summary

On August 31, 2024, a Airbus A330-323 (N808NW) was involved in an incident near Atlanta, GA. All 629 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Delta Air Lines flight crew’s incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and the airplane directly ahead of them as they made a 90 degree right turn onto an adjacent taxiway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA24LA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N808NW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA24LA295
Location
Atlanta, GA
Event ID
20240902195036
Coordinates
33.633997, -84.441460
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
629
Total Aboard
629

Probable Cause and Findings

Delta Air Lines flight crew’s incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and the airplane directly ahead of them as they made a 90 degree right turn onto an adjacent taxiway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBUS
Serial Number
0591
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
A330-323A330
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
379
FAA Model
A330-323

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DELTA AIR LINES INC
Address
1775 M H JACKSON SERVICE RD
DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30354-3743
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# DCA24LA295