Bombardier CL 600 2C10 and Bombardier CL600 2D24 accident near Charlotte, North Carolina, March 10, 2019
On March 10, 2019 at about 1:45 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Bombardier CL 600 2C10 (N530EA) and Bombardier CL600 2D24 (N569NN), were involved in the same accident near Charlotte, North Carolina (Charlotte/Douglas Intl airport). 1 person had minor injuries; 130 others were unhurt. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
failure of the ground crew to maintain visual separation and avoid the holding aircraft.
failure of the ground crew to maintain visual separation and avoid the holding aircraft.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 10, 2019 · about 1:45 pm local time
- Place
- Charlotte, North Carolina · Charlotte/Douglas Intl · map
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 130 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft 1
- Bombardier CL 600 2C10 700, built 2010 · all CL 600 2C10s on the register
- Registration
- N530EA · registry record · serial 10308
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
- Aircraft 2
- Bombardier CL600 2D24 900, built 2015 · all CL600 2D24s on the register
- Registration
- N569NN · registry record · serial 15356
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The NTSB's narrative for the Bombardier CL 600 2C10 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 10, 2019, at 0944 eastern daylight time, PSA Airlines flight 5366, a Bombardier CRJ-900, N569NN, collided with PSA Airlines flight 5141, a Bombardier CRJ-700, N530EA while pushing back from gate E31 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), Charlotte, North Carolina. There were no injuries the passengers and crew onboard either airplane, and both airplanes received substantial damage. Both airplanes were regularly scheduled passenger flights operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The CRJ-700 had pushed back from gate E14B and was waiting for taxi by spot 29W. The CRJ-900 requested push back from gate E31, and the north ramp controller initially instructed them to “10 and hold.” The push back was approved about 2 minutes later and the flight crew coordinated with ground crew. After pushing back about 30 feet, the tail of the CRJ-900 impacted the tail of the CRJ-700. After feeling the impact, the CRJ-900 crew aborted their engine start procedure and set the parking brake, while the CRJ-700 crew started their auxiliary power unit and shut down both engines after receiving damage reports from ATC and neighboring airplanes. An emergency evacuation was not performed on either aircraft. Post-accident examination revealed substantially damaged to the horizonal and vertical stabilizers and left elevator of the CRJ-900, and the horizontal stabilizer and left elevator of the CRJ-700.
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 Bombardier CL600 2D24 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 10, 2019, at 0944 eastern daylight time, PSA Airlines flight 5366, a Bombardier CRJ-900, N569NN, collided with PSA Airlines flight 5141, a Bombardier CRJ-700, N530EA while pushing back from gate E31 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), Charlotte, North Carolina. There were no injuries the passengers and crew onboard either airplane, and both airplanes received substantial damage. Both airplanes were regularly scheduled passenger flights operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The CRJ-700 had pushed back from gate E14B and was waiting for taxi by spot 29W. The CRJ-900 requested push back from gate E31, and the north ramp controller initially instructed them to “10 and hold.” The push back was approved about 2 minutes later and the flight crew coordinated with ground crew. After pushing back about 30 feet, the tail of the CRJ-900 impacted the tail of the CRJ-700. After feeling the impact, the CRJ-900 crew aborted their engine start procedure and set the parking brake, while the CRJ-700 crew started their auxiliary power unit and shut down both engines after receiving damage reports from ATC and neighboring airplanes. An emergency evacuation was not performed on either aircraft. Post-accident examination revealed substantially damaged to the horizonal and vertical stabilizers and left elevator of the CRJ-900, and the horizontal stabilizer and left elevator of the CRJ-700.
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 Bombardier CL 600 2C10 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during pushback/tow (engine oper) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- Personnel issues › Action/decision › Action › Forgotten action/omission › Ground crew
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 9,028 hours in all; 5,745 in this make and model; 198 in the last 90 days; 69 in the last 30 days; 5,183 as pilot in command; 1,004 on instruments
- Last flight review: November 4, 2018
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,992 hours in all; 277 in this make and model; 147 in the last 90 days; 60 in the last 30 days; 416 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: August 27, 2018
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme
- Maximum gross weight: 75,250 lb
- Seats: 69
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: General Electric CF34-8C5B1 (turbofan); 7,776 hours total
- Engine 2: General Electric CF34-8C5B1 (turbofan); 21,444 hours total
- Operator: Psa Airlines, Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: HPN White Plains NY
- Destination: CLT Charlotte NC
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 170° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 0.8 statute miles
- Temperature: 46°F (8°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 3 | ||
| Passengers | 57 |
The factual record for the Bombardier CL600 2D24 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during standing (engine(s) operating) defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 3,235 hours in all; 1,960 in this make and model; 166 in the last 90 days; 63 in the last 30 days; 2,576 as pilot in command; 963 on instruments
- Last flight review: October 25, 2018
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,674 hours in all; 414 in this make and model; 112 in the last 90 days; 42 in the last 30 days; 741 as pilot in command; 349 on instruments
- Last flight review: July 27, 2018
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme; 9,966 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 85,000 lb
- Seats: 80
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: General Electric CF34-8C5B1 (turbofan); 9,966 hours total
- Engine 2: General Electric CF34-8C5B1 (turbofan); 9,966 hours total
- Operator: Psa Airlines, Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: SAV Savannah GA
- Destination: CLT Charlotte NC
- Flight plan: IFR
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 5 | |||
| Passengers | 65 |
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