Embraer EMB 145LR and Airbus A340-212 accident near Jamaica, New York, October 5, 2014
On October 5, 2014 at about 10:52 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Embraer EMB 145LR (N572RP) and Airbus A340-212 (JYAID), were involved in the same accident near Jamaica, New York (John F Kennedy International A airport). No one was hurt; 228 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The A340 captain's failure to maintain adequate clearance between his wing and the tail of the EMB-145.
The A340 captain's failure to maintain adequate clearance between his wing and the tail of the EMB-145.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 5, 2014 · about 10:52 pm local time
- Place
- Jamaica, New York · John F Kennedy International A · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 228 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Embraer EMB 145LR LR, built 2004 · all EMB 145LRs on the register
- Registration
- N572RP · no longer on the register · serial 14500828
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
- Aircraft 2
- Airbus A340-212 NO SERIES · all A340-212s on the register
- Registration
- JYAID · no longer on the register · serial 22
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative for the Embraer EMB 145LR final · quoted from the NTSB record
The EMB-145 flight crew was instructed to taxi on taxiway A and hold short of taxiway Q. Upon reaching taxiway Q, the flight crew discussed the taxiway orientation and signage but incorrectly identified the start of taxiway Q and instead of holding short proceeded through the intersection onto taxiway Q before coming to a stop. Approximately two minutes later, as the A340 was taxiing north on taxiway A, the A340 flight crew was aware of the proximity of the EMB-145 and discussed whether they had adequate clearance to continue. The A340 first officer stated that they were too close and advised the captain to stop. However, the A340 captain believed that there was enough clearance and continued on taxiway A striking the tail of the EMB-145 with the left wing of the A340.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The NTSB's narrative for the Airbus A340-212 final · quoted from the NTSB record
The EMB-145 flight crew was instructed to taxi on taxiway A and hold short of taxiway Q. Upon reaching taxiway Q, the flight crew discussed the taxiway orientation and signage but incorrectly identified the start of taxiway Q and instead of holding short proceeded through the intersection onto taxiway Q before coming to a stop. Approximately two minutes later, as the A340 was taxiing north on taxiway A, the A340 flight crew was aware of the proximity of the EMB-145 and discussed whether they had adequate clearance to continue. The A340 first officer stated that they were too close and advised the captain to stop. However, the A340 captain believed that there was enough clearance and continued on taxiway A striking the tail of the EMB-145 with the left wing of the A340.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record for the Embraer EMB 145LR from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during taxi defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Action/decision › Info processing/decision › Decision making/judgment › Pilot of other aircraft
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 8,385 hours in all; 7,275 in this make and model; 209 in the last 90 days; 66 in the last 30 days
- Last flight review: July 21, 2014
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 6,661 hours in all; 5,611 in this make and model; 260 in the last 90 days; 81 in the last 30 days
- Last flight review: September 9, 2014
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 22,975.5 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, October 4, 2014
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Rolls-Royc AE 3007A1P (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Rolls-Royc AE 3007A1P (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Operator: Chautauqua Airlines INC
The flight
- Departed from: CHS Charleston SC
- Destination: JFK Jamaica NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 280° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 36°F (2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
- Observation at 10:51 pm from KJFK
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 1 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 45 |
The factual record for the Airbus A340-212 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during taxi defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Action/decision › Info processing/decision › Decision making/judgment › Pilot
Pilot
- Certificate: foreign licence
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 21,038 hours in all; 5,067 in this make and model; 264 in the last 90 days; 73 in the last 30 days
- Last flight review: May 27, 2014
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: foreign licence
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 5,134 hours in all; 502 in this make and model; 262 in the last 90 days; 93 in the last 30 days
- Last flight review: May 9, 2014
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 76,256 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, August 14, 2014
- Maximum gross weight: 573,201 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Ge Snecma CFM56/-5C (turbofan); 76,908 hours total
- Engine 2: Ge Snecma CFM56/-5C (turbofan); 77,577 hours total
- Engine 3: Ge Snecma CFM56/-5C (turbofan); 52,674 hours total
- Engine 4: Ge Snecma CFM56/-5C (turbofan); 81,260 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: AMM Amman
- Destination: JFK Jamaica NY
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 13 | |||
| Flight crew | 3 | |||
| Passengers | 164 |
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