Jan 4, 2005
Incident
Minor Denver, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
the tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the company/operator's inadequate certification/approval of the tug driver.
NTSB DEN05IA046