May 15, 1989
Incident
WASHINGTON, DC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE T-38 PILOT (IN THE OTHER AIRCRAFT) TO FOLLOW THE ATC CLEARANCE AND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) PERSONNEL TO RECOGNIZE THE T-38'S IMPROPER ALTITUDE IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND ATC PERSONNEL'S DELAY IN INITIATING CORRECTIVE ACTION.
NTSB BFO89IA036