# NTSB DCA18CA165: Bombardier CL600 2D24, N606LR, Queens, NY, May 1, 2018

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: May 1, 2018, 14:53 local (18:53 UTC)
- Place: Queens, NY
- Coordinates: 40.64389, -73.781944 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.6439&lon=-73.7819&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining events: [Standing: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 276 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 8, 2020
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Major Investigations Division
- Parties: Delta, Endeavor Air
- NTSB case key (mKey): 97158
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DCA18CA165
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/97158/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97158
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA165

## Probable cause (aircraft 2)

the failure of the captain of Delta 212 to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing behind Endeavor 3413.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Bombardier CL-600-2D24, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=1390016), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md)
- [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Boeing 767-332, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=1385101), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Standing: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Bombardier CL-600-2D24, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=1390016), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md)
- [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Boeing 767-332, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=1385101), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md)

## Analysis (aircraft 2)

On May 1, 2018, at about 2:53 pm EDT, an Endeavor 3413, CRJ900, N606LR, was struck by Delta 212, B767-300ER, N172DN, while awaiting to be marshalled into the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), Queens, New York. Both flights were operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as regularly scheduled passenger flights. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to flight crew statements, both airplanes conducted normal landings and were cleared to taxi to their respective gates. Delta 212 was taxing to gate B30 and following behind Endeavor 3413 as it turned into gate B30. The captain of Endeavor 3413 stated that he had stopped short of the gate to await the ground crew. The captain of Delta 212 indicated that as they approached the airplane, he noticed that the wing walkers had stopped the Endeavor airplane prior to its gate, and so he stopped prior to entering the ramp area. When the Endeavor airplane started to move forward into the gate, he began to slowly taxi behind it, however, the captain indicated that he lost sight of airplane out the right window. He indicated that he turned slight to the left (away from Endeavor 3413) after his first officer advised him to provide additional clearance to ensure adequate separation. After he thought they would be safety clear of the airplane, he then turned back onto the taxiway centerline. As the airplane continued taxiing to the gate, the Delta flight crew heard over ramp control that they had struck Endeavor 3413. After parking, both airplanes were inspected and it was found that Delta 212's right winglet sustained minor damage and Endeavor 3413 sustained substantial damage to its horizontal and vertical stabilizer.

## Factual narrative (aircraft 2)

On May 1, 2018, at about 2:53 pm EDT, an Endeavor 3413, CRJ900, N606LR, was struck by Delta 212, B767-300ER, N172DN, while awaiting to be marshalled into the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), Queens, New York. Both flights were operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as regularly scheduled passenger flights. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to flight crew statements, both airplanes conducted normal landings and were cleared to taxi to their respective gates. Delta 212 was taxing to gate B30 and following behind Endeavor 3413 as it turned into gate B30. The captain of Endeavor 3413 stated that he had stopped short of the gate to await the ground crew. The captain of Delta 212 indicated that as they approached the airplane, he noticed that the wing walkers had stopped the Endeavor airplane prior to its gate, and so he stopped prior to entering the ramp area. When the Endeavor airplane started to move forward into the gate, he began to slowly taxi behind it, however, the captain indicated that he lost sight of airplane out the right window. He indicated that he turned slight to the left (away from Endeavor 3413) after his first officer advised him to provide additional clearance to ensure adequate separation. After he thought they would be safety clear of the airplane, he then turned back onto the taxiway centerline. As the airplane continued taxiing to the gate, the Delta flight crew heard over ramp control that they had struck Endeavor 3413. After parking, both airplanes were inspected and it was found that Delta 212's right winglet sustained minor damage and Endeavor 3413 sustained substantial damage to its horizontal and vertical stabilizer.

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N606LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N606LR), registered now, S/N 15173, built 2008 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOMBARDIER INC CL600 2D24 (900)
- Registry model: [Bombardier CL-600-2D24](https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-cl-600-2d24) (registry code 1390016) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [GE CF34-8C5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf34-8c5) (registry code 30050, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15173
- Year built: 2008
- Airframe hours: 24222
- Engines: GE CF34-8C5 turbo fan; GE CF34-8C5 turbo fan
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 121
- Operator: Endeavor Air
- Registered owner: Delta Air Lines Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport
- Destination: JFK, Queens, NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: JFK, John F Kennedy Intl
- Equipment: Stall warning system, Data recorder, Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Electronic multifunction display, Electronic primary flight display

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N172DN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172DN), registered now, S/N 24775, built 1990 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOEING 767 332 (332)
- Registry model: [Boeing 767-332](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-332) (registry code 1385101) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney PW4060](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pw4060) (registry code 52140, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 24775
- Year built: 1990
- Airframe hours: 123372
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney 4060-3 turbo jet; Pratt & Whitney 4060-3 turbo jet
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Part 121
- Operator: Delta Air Lines
- Registered owner: Delta Air Lines Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport
- Departed: LFMN, Nice
- Destination: KJFK, New York, NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: JFK, John F Kennedy Intl
- Equipment: Angle of attack indicator, ADS-B, Stall warning system, Satellite tracking device, Onboard weather, Electronic primary flight display, Electronic multifunction display, Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Data recorder

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
- Observed at: KJFK

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20180501010702A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180501010702A), May 1, 2018: Boeing 767-332, Jamaica, NY, Substantial damage. According to the port authority police report, on may 1, 2018 endeavor airlnes flight edv 3413 (CRJ-900) N606LR and delta airlines flight dal 212 (B767-300)…

## Docket (8 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 9, 2020, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97158. 1.5 MB in all.

- Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 11 pages, 486 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9599970&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=DL212%20JFK%20Collision%206120-Rel.pdf
- Crew statement fo (item 2, PDF, 1 page, 42 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9600281&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=II18-068%20DAL212%20FO1%20BRADLEY-Rel.pdf
- Crew statement fo jump seat (item 3, PDF, 1 page, 28 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9599610&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=II18-068%20DAL212%20FO2%20FOWLER-Rel.pdf
- Crew statement captain (item 4, PDF, 1 page, 40 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9599667&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=II18-068%20DAL212%20CAP%20NARO-Rel.pdf
- Endeavor 6120.1 (item 5, PDF, 11 pages, 492 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9625052&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=6120.1%20Form%20for%20EDV3413%20vFinal-Rel.pdf
- Photos of damage to endeavor airplane (item 6, PDF, 4 pages, 309 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=11430514&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Damage%20Pictures-Rel.pdf
- Damage assessment to endeavor airplane (item 7, PDF, 1 page, 78 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=11430517&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Attachment%20B%20for%20NTSB%206120-Rel.pdf
- Crew statements endeavor (item 8, PDF, 2 pages, 57 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=9624848&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Flight%20Crew%20Statements-Rel.pdf

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