AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319-131
Santa Barbara, CA — July 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA25LA268 |
| Event ID | 20250723200619 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.42620, -119.83999 |
| Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airpor |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS INDUSTRIE |
| Model | A319-131 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 133 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The ramp worker’s premature entry into the jet blast hazard area of an operating engine due to his failure to maintain situational awareness and his misinterpretation of the marshaller’s hand signals.
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.