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NTSB investigation record

FTW98FA273

Completed

Boeing 737-322· N364UA

Date
June 18, 1998
Location
Denver, CO
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Inadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator, and inadequate pushback procedures by the airline; inattention of the catering truck driver, and failure of the flight crew to illuminate the rotating beacon prior to or during pushback.

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