Boeing 727-100 crash, Oct 1, 1997, Denver-Stapleton
Boeing 727-100 accident on October 1, 1997 near Denver-Stapleton, Colorado, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Shuttle bus driver failed to yield...
- Date: October 1, 1997
- Aircraft: Boeing 727-100
- Location: Denver-Stapleton, Colorado, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: Shuttle bus driver failed to yield right of way to the taxiing aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout; visibility, driver training and the flight crew's lookout during the checklist were contributing factors.
The Ryan International 727 cargo jet was taxiing for takeoff when an airport employee shuttle bus crossed its path from the left. The collision seriously injured the captain. Visual conditions prevailed and the bus driver had not seen the approaching aircraft.