AIRBUS A321-231
Boston, MA — February 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA24LA092 |
| Event ID | 20240208193765 |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.36430, -71.00520 |
| Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A321-231 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 364 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.