JA986AThe Boeing Company 7872025-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

The Boeing Company 787S/N: 67000

Summary

On July 19, 2025, a Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11 (N247BZ) was involved in an accident near North Charleston, SC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 101 people uninjured out of 103 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA25LA267. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N247BZ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 19, 2025
NTSB Number
DCA25LA267
Location
North Charleston, SC
Event ID
20250719200574
Coordinates
32.891700, -80.037700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
101
Total Aboard
103

Probable Cause and Findings

The ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
The Boeing Company
Serial Number
67000
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
787B788
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# DCA25LA267