Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the tug operator to follow correct pushback procedures by commencing pushback without clearance, resulting in an on-ground collision with another airplane.
NTSB investigation record
Short Brothers Sd3-60· N376MQ, Lockheed L-1011-385· N724DA
Primary finding
The failure of the tug operator to follow correct pushback procedures by commencing pushback without clearance, resulting in an on-ground collision with another airplane.
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