Dec 28, 2008
Accident
Substantial Seattle, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
The failure of the tug operator and wing walker of this airplane to maintain clearance with the other aircraft during the pushback process in dark night. Also causal was the ramp controller's misinterpretation of the other airplane's gate location and her improper clearance for both airplanes to simultaneously push back from nearly opposing gates.
NTSB WPR09FA068