AIRBUS A321-271NX
San Francisco, CA, February 9, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 9, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA26LA115 |
| Event ID | 20260211202424 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A321-271NX |
| Registration # | N2188J |
| Operator | JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP |
| Owner | JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 154 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The first officer’s excessive aft sidestick input combined with decaying airspeed during initiation of a go-around, resulting in an increase in the airplane pitch attitude and subsequent lower fuselage contacting the runway.
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.