Accident · 2017-10-02

NTSB case DCA18CA001 · BOEING 737 7H4 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2017-10-02
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
BOEING 737 7H4 (N930WN)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Southwest Airlines

Probable cause

the mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions.

Source: NTSB case DCA18CA001

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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