BOEING 737-8
Dulles, VA, March 24, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dulles, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.94515, -77.44213 |
| Airport | WASHINGTON DULLES INTL |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DCA26LA164 |
| Event ID | 20260325202695 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737-8 |
| Registration # | N17316 |
| Operator | United Airlines |
| Owner | UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 167 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The tug drivers improper positioning of the airplane during pushback, which resulted in the airplane’s jet blast impacting an active gate area during taxi and the subsequent injury to a maintenance technician. Contributing to the accident was the captain’s decision to accept the tug driver’s incorrect release location.
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.