AIRBUS A330-323
Atlanta, GA — August 31, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA24LA295 |
| Event ID | 20240902195036 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.63400, -84.44146 |
| Airport | Hartsfield_jackson Atlanta Int |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A330-323 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 629 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Delta Air Lines flight crew’s incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and the airplane directly ahead of them as they made a 90 degree right turn onto an adjacent taxiway.
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.