N714BZ

On January 18, 2003 at 12:00 AM, N714BZ experienced a crash involving Embraer ERJ-135, operated by American Eagle, with the event recorded near Columbus-John Glenn (Port Columbus) Ohio.

The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was taxiing at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The aircraft was under maintenance test at Columbus-John Glenn Airport (Port Columbus) and under the control of three technicians. While performing an engine run, the aircraft collided with a hangar and was damaged beyond repair. All three technicians escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N714BZ, MSN 145-260, year of manufacture 2000.