Accident · 2013-05-01

NTSB case DCA13FA082 · EMBRAER EMB-145LR · Part 121

What the record says

Event date: 2013-05-01
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: No injuries
Aircraft: EMBRAER EMB-145LR (N17560)
Operating rule: Part 121
Operator: EXPRESSJET AIRLINES LLC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): EXPRESSJET AIRLINES INC

Probable cause

the failure of flight 908's captain to ensure adequate clearance between the wingtip of his airplane and flight 4226's empennage when he attempted to pass behind the other airplane.

Source: NTSB case DCA13FA082

Flight crew

No flight-crew details recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event.

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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