Accident · 2023-02-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-02-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW (N337JB)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP
Probable cause
Electrical sparking caused by a faulty connection between the aircraft and ground power unit resulting in a serious injury to a ground service agent.
Source: NTSB case DCA23LA191Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 42 | Class 1 (2022-06-01) | 2,112 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 28 | Class 1 (2023-01-23) | 228 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.