N2188JAirbus A321-271NX2026-02-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Airbus A321-271NXS/N: 11955

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 9, 2026
NTSB Number
DCA26LA115
Location
San Francisco, CA
Event ID
20260211202424
Coordinates
37.618889, -122.375000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
154
Total Aboard
154

Probable Cause and Findings

The first officer’s excessive aft sidestick input combined with decaying airspeed during initiation of a go-around, resulting in an increase in the airplane pitch attitude and subsequent lower fuselage contacting the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Airbus
Serial Number
11955
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
A321-271NXA21N
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
246
FAA Model
A321-271NX

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP
Address
2701 QUEENS PLZ N
City
LONG ISLAND CITY
State / Zip Code
NY 11101-4020
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# DCA26LA115