Cessna 172 and Dassault Aviation Falcon 200 incident near Teterboro, New Jersey, July 9, 2008
On July 9, 2008 at about 2:10 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Cessna 172 (N316AS) and Dassault Aviation Falcon 200 (N277QS), were involved in the same incident near Teterboro, New Jersey (Teterboro airport). No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement Operations: "When authorizing a vehicle to proceed on the movement area, or an aircraft to taxi to any point other than an assigned takeoff runway, absence of holding instructions authorizes an aircraft/vehicle to cross all taxiways and runways that intersect the taxi route. If it is the intent to hold the aircraft/vehicle short of any given point along the taxi route, issue the route, if necessary, then state the holding instructions".
Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement Operations: "When authorizing a vehicle to proceed on the movement area, or an aircraft to taxi to any point other than an assigned takeoff runway, absence of holding instructions authorizes an aircraft/vehicle to cross all taxiways and runways that intersect the taxi route. If it is the intent to hold the aircraft/vehicle short of any given point along the taxi route, issue the route, if necessary, then state the holding instructions".
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 9, 2008 · about 2:10 pm local time
- Place
- Teterboro, New Jersey · Teterboro · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- N316AS · registry record · serial N316AS
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Dassault Aviation Falcon 200
- Registration
- N277QS · registry record
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative for the Cessna 172 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 9, 2008, at 10:10 am eastern daylight time a runway incursion occurred at the Teterboro Airport (TEB), Teterboro, New Jersey involving N316AS, a Cessna 172 and N277QS, a Dessault Falcon 200 (F2TH). The incident occurred during the day shift with a front line manager and two air traffic control specialists on position. The ground controller had been on position for 40 minutes and was responsible for five aircraft. N316AS had landed on runway 19 and requested a back taxi to runway 19. The ground controller instructed N316AS to taxi to runway 19 via taxiway L and to hold short of runway 19 but did not direct N316AS to hold short of intersecting runway 24. N316AS was already across the hold line for runway 24 but not over the runway edge when the tower controller cleared N277QS for takeoff on runway 24. The takeoff clearance was cancelled. The FAA reported the closest proximity between N316AS and N277QS was 1,200 feet.
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 Dassault Aviation Falcon 200 final · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 9, 2008, at 10:10 am eastern daylight time a runway incursion occurred at the Teterboro Airport (TEB), Teterboro, New Jersey involving N316AS, a Cessna 172 and N277QS, a Dessault Falcon 200 (F2TH). The incident occurred during the day shift with a front line manager and two air traffic control specialists on position. The ground controller had been on position for 40 minutes and was responsible for five aircraft. N316AS had landed on runway 19 and requested a back taxi to runway 19. The ground controller instructed N316AS to taxi to runway 19 via taxiway L and to hold short of runway 19 but did not direct N316AS to hold short of intersecting runway 24. N316AS was already across the hold line for runway 24 but not over the runway edge when the tower controller cleared N277QS for takeoff on runway 24. The takeoff clearance was cancelled. The FAA reported the closest proximity between N316AS and N277QS was 1,200 feet.
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 Cessna 172 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Airport occurrence during taxi (into takeoff position) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Task performance › Communication (personnel) › Issuing instructions › ATC personnel
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: N07 Lincoln Park NJ
- Destination: N07
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 24, 6,013 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 210° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 9 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.80 inHg
- Observation at 1:51 pm from KTEB
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
The factual record for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 200 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Airport occurrence during takeoff defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Task performance › Communication (personnel) › Issuing instructions › ATC personnel
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: KTEB Teterboro NJ
- Destination: MRLB Daniel Oduber I
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 24, 6,013 ft by 150 ft
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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