# NTSB DCA25LA267: Boeing 787, North Charleston, SC, July 19, 2025 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: July 18, 2025, 21:40 local (Jul 19, 2025, 01:40 UTC) - Place: North Charleston, SC - Coordinates: 32.8917, -80.0377 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.8917&lon=-80.0377&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining events: [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Standing: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor, 101 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 16, 2026 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Major Investigations Division - Parties: TSB Canada, JTSB, FAA AVP-110, ANA, Breeze Airways, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, ALPA - NTSB case key (mKey): 200574 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DCA25LA267 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200574/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200574 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA267 ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) 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. ## 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 · Flight crew (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Light condition: dark](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03036020): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation, aircraft 1; cases with it: [All aircraft, 448 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03036020/cases.md) - [Knowledge: knowledge of procedures](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02032010): Personnel issues › Experience/knowledge · Ground crew (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02032010/cases.md?model=1400015), [All aircraft, 41 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02032010/cases.md) - [Parking/securing: parking/storage](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01011010): Aircraft › Aircraft handling/service · Incorrect use/operation, aircraft 2; cases with it: [Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01011010/cases.md?model=1400015), [All aircraft, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01011010/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Standing: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=1400015), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis (aircraft 1) All Nippon Airways flight 9397, JA986A, a Boeing B787-10, collided with Breeze Airways flight 509, N247BZ, an Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11 (A220), while taxiing for takeoff at Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston, South Carolina. There were no crew injuries and two minor passenger injuries onboard N247BZ and no injuries to crew onboard JA986A. The left wingtip of NH9397 contacted the rudder of the N247BZ, resulting in substantial damage to both airplanes. Breeze Airways flight 509 was scheduled to operate from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada, to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Norfolk, VA. Due to weather in the vicinity of ORF, the flight crew of flight 509 coordinated with the Breeze Airways dispatch team and a decision was made to divert to CHS. Dispatch coordinated with the ground service provider and CHS airport operations and was granted permission for flight 509 to park on the remain overnight (RON) ramp, spot R1, see figure 1. Figure 1. Excerpt of Jeppesen 10-9 Airport Diagram Chart. After landing, the N247BZ flight crew taxied to the RON ramp and was marshalled by ground personnel into spot R6. After shutting down the engines and starting the auxiliary power unit, the flight crew observed ground personnel approaching with air stairs and turned OFF the fasten seatbelt sign. The captain opened the cockpit door and used the public address (PA) system to inform the passengers of the plan to refuel. Upon returning to the cockpit, the ground personnel contacted the flight crew and stated they needed to reposition the aircraft to allow a Boeing aircraft to taxi behind them. At that time, the captain turned the seatbelt sign ON, coordinated with the flight attendants, and made a PA announcement for the passengers to return to their seats for aircraft movement. The captain kept the parking brake engaged while waiting for passengers to be seated and the ramp personnel connected the tug. At that time, the flight crew felt the aircraft suddenly and violently “jolt”. The captain queried the ground personnel and was informed that the wing of JA986A hit their tail. JA986A was a ferry flight from CHS to Tokyo International Airport (HND), Tokyo, Japan, with a stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California. The flight crew consisted of two captain qualified pilots; the pilot flying (PF) was seated in the left seat, and the pilot monitoring (PM) was seated in the right seat. The PF had operated out of CHS before, but at a different time of day. The PM had not flown out of CHS. The JA986A flight crew reported they received clearance to taxi to runway 15 via taxiway M. While taxiing on taxiway M, the flight crew observed good visibility but noted that it was dark and there was no taxiway centerline lighting guidance. The flight crew observed N247BZ parked ahead of them, facing West in the RON parking area (nose in), and the other airplanes were parked facing East (tail in). The flight crewassumed that the aircraft was parked for the night and was positioned in a “normal” parking spot, however as they taxied closer to the parked airplane, they thought it was “closer than normal”. The PF stated he was going to offset to the right, “just to be safe”. The PM indicated that he was attempting to monitor the right wing, by pressing his face against the windshield. While passing behind N247BZ, the flight crew felt a light vibration, similar to taxiing over an uneven surface. The JA986A flight crew stopped the airplane and requested airport personnel inspect their wing for potential damage, see figures 2 and 3. Figure 2. Photograph of N247BZ (left) and JA986A (right) after the collision. (Source: Breeze Airways) Figure 3. The left photo shows the damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder of N247BZ The right photo shows the damage to the left wing on JA986A. (Source: Breeze Airways) JA986A sustained damage to the left raked wing tip and removable tip assembly. The removable wing tip is not considered a primary structure however the upper and lower panels of the raked wing tip are, and this damage adversely affects the structural strength requiring a major repair or replacement. Therefore, this was considered substantial damage. Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA) provided a RON ramp parking diagram, which indicated that all odd numbered parking spots were to be tail-in parking spots and R1 was designed to hold an A220 airplane. All even spots were to be nose-in parking spots and R6 was designated for smaller airplanes. The diagram also depicts a clearance line, indicating the boundary of the ramp area and taxiway M. Photographs provided by the CRAA depicted the nose gear of N247BZ on the lead-in line to spot R6 and main landing gear beyond the clearance line, see figures 4 and 5. Figure 4. Excerpt of CHS RON parking diagram. (Source: CRAA) Figure 5. N247BZ nose wheel positioned prior to the RON ramp spot R6 stop bar. (Source: CRAA) A postaccident review was conducted between Breeze Airways, CRAA, and the ground service provider. According to Breeze Airways, the ground service provider manager elected to park N247BZ on R6 due to ramp spacing for ground service equipment and the fuel truck. Additionally, they had previously parked an A220 on R6 for “gas and go” situations and had no issues. Prior to arrival, ground personnel had not cleared the ramp area of equipment and stopped the airplane with the tail beyond the ramp clearance line. Furthermore, N247BZ flight crew were unfamiliar with the RON ramp and the appropriate orientation of airplanes. They stated that the Jeppesen charts did not indicate parking directions, only spot locations. Lastly, CHS airport operations did not have prior knowledge of Boeing aircraft movements, therefore they were unaware of the potential for traffic on taxiway M. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: JA986A (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: BOEING 787 (10) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 67000 - Year built: 2025 - Airframe hours: 7 - Engines: GE Aviation GEnx-1B67P2 69400 lbs thrust turbo fan; GE Aviation GEnx-1B67P2 69400 lbs thrust turbo fan - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Ferry, Part 129 - Operator: All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. - Registered owner: ANA Holdings Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, July 17, 2025 - Destination: LAX, Los Angeles, CA - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: CHS, Charleston Afb/Intl - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Electronic multifunction display, Electronic primary flight display, Heads up display, Onboard weather, Stall warning system, ADS-B, Angle of attack indicator, Auto-pilot, Data recorder ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N247BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247BZ), registered now, S/N 55341, built 2025 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: AIRBUS CANADA LP BD-500-1A11 - Registry model: [Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-canada-lp-bd-500-1a11) (registry code 1400015) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney PW1521G SERIE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pw1521g-serie) (registry code 51763, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 55341 - Year built: 2025 - Engines: P & W PW1521G SERIE 21970 lbs thrust turbo fan; P & W PW1521G SERIE 21970 lbs thrust turbo fan - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 121 - Operator: Breeze Airways - Registered owner: Bank Of Utah Trustee - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport - Departed: Las Vegas, NV - Destination: Same as departure - Flight plan: IFR ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft 1; age 55; injuries: none; airline transport, private, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: unknown, unknown; seat: left; restraint: 5-point; flight hours: 15,551 total, 2,694 in this make and model, 6,401 as pilot in command - Co-pilot, aircraft 1; age 45; injuries: none; commercial, private, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; medical: unknown, unknown; seat: right; restraint: 5-point; flight hours: 11,282 total, 8,149 in this make and model, 4,569 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 180° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 75 °F - Altimeter: 30.15 inHg - Observed at: KCHS - METAR: METAR KCHS 190156Z 18003KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 26/24 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02610239= ## 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 20250718010422A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718010422A), Jul 18, 2025: Airbus Canada Lp BD-500-1A11, North Charlesto, SC, Substantial damage. On July 18, 2025, [privacy data omitted], an Airbus A220-300 aircraft [privacy data omitted], parked at a remote parking pad at Charleston international… ## Docket (6 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 16, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200574. 4.9 MB in all. - Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 10 pages, 1.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19971658&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=01%206120.1%20DCA25LA267_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Ana NH9897 pilot statements (item 2, PDF, 6 pages, 360 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19971759&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=02%20NH9897%20Pilot%20Statements-Rel.pdf - MX509 pilot statements (item 3, PDF, 8 pages, 19 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19994893&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=MX509%20Pilot%20Statements_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Breeze airways preliminary summary (item 4, PDF, 9 pages, 885 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19973024&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Breeze%20Airways%20Preliminary%20Summary-Rel.pdf - Ana NH9897 aircraft damage assessment (item 5, PDF, 9 pages, 664 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19972457&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=05%20NH9897%20Damage%20Assessment-Rel.pdf - Charleston regional aviation authority report (item 6, PDF, 10 pages, 1.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19973232&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=CRAA%20Summary_Ramp%20Diagram_Photos-Rel.pdf From the NTSB's public API. 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