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NTSB investigation record

LAX96LA222

Completed

Boeing 767-223· N335AA, Boeing 737-322· N371UA

NTSB Report
Date
June 6, 1996
Location
San Francisco, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 23, 1997

Primary finding

Probable cause

inadequate visual lookout by the United Airlines tug driver during the pushback operation. Contributing factors were: the driver's reduced ability to observe the American B-767 due to the nighttime condition, and United Airlines management's failure to ensure that safety procedures were followed.

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