AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319-131

Santa Barbara, CA — July 19, 2025

Event Information

DateJuly 19, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA25LA268
Event ID20250723200619
LocationSanta Barbara, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.42620, -119.83999
AirportSanta Barbara Municipal Airpor
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS INDUSTRIE
ModelA319-131
CategoryAIR
FAR Part121

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None133
Total Injured0

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.

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